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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.68, 320.69 and 182.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.68, 320.69 and 182.28 is: 272.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.68 : 320.69 = 182.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.68/320.69 = 182.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.68x = 320.69 × 182.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.68x = 58,455.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,455.37/214.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.29

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