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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.35, 320.99 and 203.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.35, 320.99 and 203.01 is: 304.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.35 : 320.99 = 203.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.35/320.99 = 203.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.35x = 320.99 × 203.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.35x = 65,163.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,163.16/214.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.00

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