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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.80, 322.01 and 157.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.80, 322.01 and 157.31 is: 235.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.80 : 322.01 = 157.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.80/322.01 = 157.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.80x = 322.01 × 157.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.80x = 50,653.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,653.00/214.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.81

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