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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.08, 321.12 and 210.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.08, 321.12 and 210.48 is: 315.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.08 : 321.12 = 210.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.08/321.12 = 210.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.08x = 321.12 × 210.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.08x = 67,589.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,589.34/214.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.72

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