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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.38, 321.14 and 171.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.38, 321.14 and 171.12 is: 256.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.38 : 321.14 = 171.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.38/321.14 = 171.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.38x = 321.14 × 171.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.38x = 54,952.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,952.62/214.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.33

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