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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.83, 320.37 and 200.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.83, 320.37 and 200.25 is: 298.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.83 : 320.37 = 200.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.83/320.37 = 200.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.83x = 320.37 × 200.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.83x = 64,154.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,154.09/214.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.63

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