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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.98, 322.56 and 153.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.98, 322.56 and 153.96 is: 231.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.98 : 322.56 = 153.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.98/322.56 = 153.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.98x = 322.56 × 153.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.98x = 49,661.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,661.34/214.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.00

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