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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.67, 321.33 and 176.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.67, 321.33 and 176.06 is: 263.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.67 : 321.33 = 176.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.67/321.33 = 176.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.67x = 321.33 × 176.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.67x = 56,573.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,573.36/214.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.54

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