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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.20, 321.81 and 202.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.20, 321.81 and 202.53 is: 304.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.20 : 321.81 = 202.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.20/321.81 = 202.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.20x = 321.81 × 202.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.20x = 65,176.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,176.18/214.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.28

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