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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.79, 321.93 and 154.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.79, 321.93 and 154.04 is: 230.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.79 : 321.93 = 154.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.79/321.93 = 154.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.79x = 321.93 × 154.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.79x = 49,588.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,588.49/214.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.88

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