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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.92, 324.68 and 212.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.92, 324.68 and 212.90 is: 321.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.92 : 324.68 = 212.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.92/324.68 = 212.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.92x = 324.68 × 212.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.92x = 69,121.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,121.68/214.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.62

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