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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.68, 322.26 and 214.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.68, 322.26 and 214.20 is: 321.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.68 : 322.26 = 214.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.68/322.26 = 214.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.68x = 322.26 × 214.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.68x = 69,028.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,028.09/214.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.54

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