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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.40, 320.88 and 211.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.40, 320.88 and 211.52 is: 316.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.40 : 320.88 = 211.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.40/320.88 = 211.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.40x = 320.88 × 211.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.40x = 67,872.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,872.54/214.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.57

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