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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.74, 322.43 and 209.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.74, 322.43 and 209.68 is: 314.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.74 : 322.43 = 209.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.74/322.43 = 209.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.74x = 322.43 × 209.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.74x = 67,605.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,605.27/214.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.82

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