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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.36, 320.85 and 181.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.36, 320.85 and 181.55 is: 271.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.36 : 320.85 = 181.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.36/320.85 = 181.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.36x = 320.85 × 181.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.36x = 58,251.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,251.12/214.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.75

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