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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.55, 321.83 and 203.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.55, 321.83 and 203.61 is: 305.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.55 : 321.83 = 203.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.55/321.83 = 203.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.55x = 321.83 × 203.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.55x = 65,527.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,527.81/214.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.42

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