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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.71, 322.53 and 208.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.71, 322.53 and 208.63 is: 313.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.71 : 322.53 = 208.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.71/322.53 = 208.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.71x = 322.53 × 208.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.71x = 67,289.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,289.43/214.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.40

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