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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.66, 322.02 and 213.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.66, 322.02 and 213.88 is: 320.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.66 : 322.02 = 213.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.66/322.02 = 213.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.66x = 322.02 × 213.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.66x = 68,873.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,873.64/214.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.85

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