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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.11, 320.79 and 207.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.11, 320.79 and 207.02 is: 310.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.11 : 320.79 = 207.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.11/320.79 = 207.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.11x = 320.79 × 207.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.11x = 66,411.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,411.52/214.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.17

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