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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.44, 322.26 and 212.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.44, 322.26 and 212.28 is: 319.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.44 : 322.26 = 212.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.44/322.26 = 212.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.44x = 322.26 × 212.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.44x = 68,409.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,409.35/214.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.01

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