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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.21, 321.31 and 162.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.21, 321.31 and 162.95 is: 244.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.21 : 321.31 = 162.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.21/321.31 = 162.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.21x = 321.31 × 162.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.21x = 52,357.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,357.46/214.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.42

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