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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.48, 320.26 and 199.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.48, 320.26 and 199.12 is: 297.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.48 : 320.26 = 199.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.48/320.26 = 199.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.48x = 320.26 × 199.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.48x = 63,770.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,770.17/214.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.32

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