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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.75, 322.40 and 203.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.75, 322.40 and 203.41 is: 305.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.75 : 322.40 = 203.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.75/322.40 = 203.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.75x = 322.40 × 203.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.75x = 65,577.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,577.56/214.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.37

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