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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.74, 319.70 and 211.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.74, 319.70 and 211.70 is: 315.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.74 : 319.70 = 211.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.74/319.70 = 211.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.74x = 319.70 × 211.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.74x = 67,680.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,680.49/214.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.17

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