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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.48, 322.35 and 199.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.48, 322.35 and 199.90 is: 300.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.48 : 322.35 = 199.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.48/322.35 = 199.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.48x = 322.35 × 199.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.48x = 64,437.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,437.77/214.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.44

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