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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.55, 321.94 and 202.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.55, 321.94 and 202.94 is: 304.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.55 : 321.94 = 202.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.55/321.94 = 202.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.55x = 321.94 × 202.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.55x = 65,332.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,332.89/214.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.51

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