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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.66, 321.43 and 178.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.66, 321.43 and 178.48 is: 267.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.66 : 321.43 = 178.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.66/321.43 = 178.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.66x = 321.43 × 178.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.66x = 57,368.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,368.83/214.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.25

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