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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.68, 321.80 and 212.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.68, 321.80 and 212.40 is: 318.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.68 : 321.80 = 212.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.68/321.80 = 212.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.68x = 321.80 × 212.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.68x = 68,350.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,350.32/214.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.38

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