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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.35, 321.87 and 180.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.35, 321.87 and 180.39 is: 270.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.35 : 321.87 = 180.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.35/321.87 = 180.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.35x = 321.87 × 180.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.35x = 58,062.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,062.13/214.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.88

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