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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.67, 321.46 and 180.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.67, 321.46 and 180.25 is: 269.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.67 : 321.46 = 180.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.67/321.46 = 180.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.67x = 321.46 × 180.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.67x = 57,943.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,943.17/214.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.92

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