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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.30, 321.45 and 184.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.30, 321.45 and 184.24 is: 276.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.30 : 321.45 = 184.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.30/321.45 = 184.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.30x = 321.45 × 184.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.30x = 59,223.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,223.95/214.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.36

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