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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.26, 322.96 and 209.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.26, 322.96 and 209.40 is: 315.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.26 : 322.96 = 209.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.26/322.96 = 209.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.26x = 322.96 × 209.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.26x = 67,627.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,627.82/214.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.63

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