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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214, 320.28 and 206.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214, 320.28 and 206.80 is: 309.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214 : 320.28 = 206.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214/320.28 = 206.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214x = 320.28 × 206.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214x = 66,233.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,233.90/214
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.50

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