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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.84, 321.72 and 153.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.84, 321.72 and 153.88 is: 230.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.84 : 321.72 = 153.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.84/321.72 = 153.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.84x = 321.72 × 153.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.84x = 49,506.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,506.27/214.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.43

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