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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.70, 322.25 and 201.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.70, 322.25 and 201.42 is: 302.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.70 : 322.25 = 201.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.70/322.25 = 201.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.70x = 322.25 × 201.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.70x = 64,906.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,906.59/214.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.32

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