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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.91, 322.82 and 154.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.91, 322.82 and 154.43 is: 231.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.91 : 322.82 = 154.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.91/322.82 = 154.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.91x = 322.82 × 154.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.91x = 49,853.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,853.09/214.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.97

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