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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.44, 321.86 and 197.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.44, 321.86 and 197.43 is: 296.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.44 : 321.86 = 197.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.44/321.86 = 197.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.44x = 321.86 × 197.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.44x = 63,544.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,544.82/214.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.33

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