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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.88, 321.84 and 150.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.88, 321.84 and 150.56 is: 225.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.88 : 321.84 = 150.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.88/321.84 = 150.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.88x = 321.84 × 150.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.88x = 48,456.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,456.23/214.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.50

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