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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.08, 321.56 and 207.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.08, 321.56 and 207.16 is: 311.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.08 : 321.56 = 207.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.08/321.56 = 207.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.08x = 321.56 × 207.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.08x = 66,614.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,614.37/214.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.17

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