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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.67, 321.16 and 213.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.67, 321.16 and 213.11 is: 318.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.67 : 321.16 = 213.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.67/321.16 = 213.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.67x = 321.16 × 213.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.67x = 68,442.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,442.41/214.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.83

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