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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.90, 321.96 and 207.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.90, 321.96 and 207.76 is: 311.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.90 : 321.96 = 207.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.90/321.96 = 207.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.90x = 321.96 × 207.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.90x = 66,889.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,889.60/214.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.26

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