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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.23, 319.72 and 208.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.23, 319.72 and 208.77 is: 311.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.23 : 319.72 = 208.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.23/319.72 = 208.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.23x = 319.72 × 208.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.23x = 66,747.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,747.94/214.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.57

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