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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.28, 320.90 and 209.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.28, 320.90 and 209.11 is: 313.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.28 : 320.90 = 209.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.28/320.90 = 209.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.28x = 320.90 × 209.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.28x = 67,103.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,103.40/214.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.16

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