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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.49, 321.82 and 197.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.49, 321.82 and 197.46 is: 296.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.49 : 321.82 = 197.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.49/321.82 = 197.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.49x = 321.82 × 197.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.49x = 63,547.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,547.29/214.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.28

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