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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.82, 321.78 and 199.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.82, 321.78 and 199.45 is: 298.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.82 : 321.78 = 199.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.82/321.78 = 199.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.82x = 321.78 × 199.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.82x = 64,179.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,179.02/214.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.76

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