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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.65, 322.18 and 213.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.65, 322.18 and 213.84 is: 320.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.65 : 322.18 = 213.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.65/322.18 = 213.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.65x = 322.18 × 213.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.65x = 68,894.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,894.44/214.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.96

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