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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.42, 322.35 and 176.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.42, 322.35 and 176.19 is: 264.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.42 : 322.35 = 176.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.42/322.35 = 176.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.42x = 322.35 × 176.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.42x = 56,792.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,792.98/214.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.87

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