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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.83, 321.33 and 208.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.83, 321.33 and 208.96 is: 312.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.83 : 321.33 = 208.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.83/321.33 = 208.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.83x = 321.33 × 208.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.83x = 67,145.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,145.12/214.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.55

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