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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.66, 320.45 and 200.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.66, 320.45 and 200.44 is: 299.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.66 : 320.45 = 200.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.66/320.45 = 200.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.66x = 320.45 × 200.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.66x = 64,231.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,231.00/214.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.22

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