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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.68, 322.56 and 201.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.68, 322.56 and 201.72 is: 303.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.68 : 322.56 = 201.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.68/322.56 = 201.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.68x = 322.56 × 201.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.68x = 65,066.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,066.80/214.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.09

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