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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.40, 322.21 and 208.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.40, 322.21 and 208.94 is: 313.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.40 : 322.21 = 208.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.40/322.21 = 208.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.40x = 322.21 × 208.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.40x = 67,321.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,321.21/214.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.99

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