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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.22, 321.46 and 213.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.22, 321.46 and 213.58 is: 320.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.22 : 321.46 = 213.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.22/321.46 = 213.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.22x = 321.46 × 213.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.22x = 68,657.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,657.43/214.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.50

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