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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.40, 322.12 and 207.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.40, 322.12 and 207.92 is: 312.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.40 : 322.12 = 207.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.40/322.12 = 207.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.40x = 322.12 × 207.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.40x = 66,975.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,975.19/214.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.38

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