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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.40, 321.28 and 207.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.40, 321.28 and 207.04 is: 310.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.40 : 321.28 = 207.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.40/321.28 = 207.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.40x = 321.28 × 207.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.40x = 66,517.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,517.81/214.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.25

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