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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.74, 321.66 and 206.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.74, 321.66 and 206.46 is: 309.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.74 : 321.66 = 206.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.74/321.66 = 206.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.74x = 321.66 × 206.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.74x = 66,409.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,409.92/214.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.26

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