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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.72, 322.54 and 204.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.72, 322.54 and 204.93 is: 307.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.72 : 322.54 = 204.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.72/322.54 = 204.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.72x = 322.54 × 204.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.72x = 66,097.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,097.61/214.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.84

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