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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.77, 321.28 and 201.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.77, 321.28 and 201.81 is: 301.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.77 : 321.28 = 201.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.77/321.28 = 201.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.77x = 321.28 × 201.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.77x = 64,837.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,837.52/214.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.89

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