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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.38, 321.84 and 182.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.38, 321.84 and 182.52 is: 274.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.38 : 321.84 = 182.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.38/321.84 = 182.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.38x = 321.84 × 182.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.38x = 58,742.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,742.24/214.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.01

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