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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.74, 321.76 and 209.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.74, 321.76 and 209.04 is: 313.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.74 : 321.76 = 209.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.74/321.76 = 209.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.74x = 321.76 × 209.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.74x = 67,262.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,262.04/214.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.23

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