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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.08, 318.42 and 213.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.08, 318.42 and 213.39 is: 317.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.08 : 318.42 = 213.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.08/318.42 = 213.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.08x = 318.42 × 213.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.08x = 67,947.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,947.64/214.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.39

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