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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.92, 321.77 and 211.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.92, 321.77 and 211.88 is: 317.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.92 : 321.77 = 211.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.92/321.77 = 211.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.92x = 321.77 × 211.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.92x = 68,177.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,177.96/214.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.22

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