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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.08, 319.52 and 207.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.08, 319.52 and 207.36 is: 309.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.08 : 319.52 = 207.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.08/319.52 = 207.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.08x = 319.52 × 207.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.08x = 66,255.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,255.67/214.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.49

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