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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.78, 322.38 and 200.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.78, 322.38 and 200.50 is: 300.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.78 : 322.38 = 200.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.78/322.38 = 200.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.78x = 322.38 × 200.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.78x = 64,637.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,637.19/214.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.95

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