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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.02, 320.67 and 201.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.02, 320.67 and 201.06 is: 301.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.02 : 320.67 = 201.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.02/320.67 = 201.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.02x = 320.67 × 201.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.02x = 64,473.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,473.91/214.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.25

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