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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.85, 322.38 and 206.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.85, 322.38 and 206.15 is: 309.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.85 : 322.38 = 206.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.85/322.38 = 206.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.85x = 322.38 × 206.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.85x = 66,457.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,457.03/214.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.31

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