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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.85, 322.40 and 202.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.85, 322.40 and 202.04 is: 303.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.85 : 322.40 = 202.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.85/322.40 = 202.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.85x = 322.40 × 202.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.85x = 65,135.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,135.07/214.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.17

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