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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.92, 322.56 and 153.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.92, 322.56 and 153.48 is: 230.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.92 : 322.56 = 153.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.92/322.56 = 153.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.92x = 322.56 × 153.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.92x = 49,506.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,506.51/214.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.35

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