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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.81, 321.85 and 153.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.81, 321.85 and 153.63 is: 230.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.81 : 321.85 = 153.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.81/321.85 = 153.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.81x = 321.85 × 153.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.81x = 49,445.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,445.82/214.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.18

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