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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.02, 321.33 and 210.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.02, 321.33 and 210.37 is: 315.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.02 : 321.33 = 210.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.02/321.33 = 210.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.02x = 321.33 × 210.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.02x = 67,598.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,598.19/214.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.85

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