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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.72, 322.28 and 209.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.72, 322.28 and 209.70 is: 314.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.72 : 322.28 = 209.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.72/322.28 = 209.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.72x = 322.28 × 209.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.72x = 67,582.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,582.12/214.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.75

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