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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.68, 323.15 and 183.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.68, 323.15 and 183.36 is: 276.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.68 : 323.15 = 183.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.68/323.15 = 183.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.68x = 323.15 × 183.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.68x = 59,251.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,251.87/214.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.00

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