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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.86, 321.57 and 176.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.86, 321.57 and 176.22 is: 263.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.86 : 321.57 = 176.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.86/321.57 = 176.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.86x = 321.57 × 176.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.86x = 56,667.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,667.07/214.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.74

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