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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.28, 320.71 and 162.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.28, 320.71 and 162.63 is: 243.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.28 : 320.71 = 162.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.28/320.71 = 162.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.28x = 320.71 × 162.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.28x = 52,157.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,157.86/214.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.42

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