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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.24, 321.52 and 211.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.24, 321.52 and 211.04 is: 316.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.24 : 321.52 = 211.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.24/321.52 = 211.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.24x = 321.52 × 211.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.24x = 67,853.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,853.58/214.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.72

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