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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.86, 321.96 and 153.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.86, 321.96 and 153.84 is: 230.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.86 : 321.96 = 153.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.86/321.96 = 153.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.86x = 321.96 × 153.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.86x = 49,530.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,530.33/214.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.52

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