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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.56, 322.50 and 212.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.56, 322.50 and 212.16 is: 318.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.56 : 322.50 = 212.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.56/322.50 = 212.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.56x = 322.50 × 212.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.56x = 68,421.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,421.60/214.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.89

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