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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.36, 321.26 and 209

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.36, 321.26 and 209 is: 313.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.36 : 321.26 = 209 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.36/321.26 = 209/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.36x = 321.26 × 209
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.36x = 67,143.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,143.34/214.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.23

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