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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.66, 322.31 and 204.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.66, 322.31 and 204.37 is: 306.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.66 : 322.31 = 204.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.66/322.31 = 204.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.66x = 322.31 × 204.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.66x = 65,870.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,870.49/214.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.86

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