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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.48, 320.42 and 210.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.48, 320.42 and 210.61 is: 314.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.48 : 320.42 = 210.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.48/320.42 = 210.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.48x = 320.42 × 210.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.48x = 67,483.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,483.66/214.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.64

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