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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.96, 320.33 and 205.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.96, 320.33 and 205.68 is: 306.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.96 : 320.33 = 205.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.96/320.33 = 205.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.96x = 320.33 × 205.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.96x = 65,885.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,885.47/214.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.50

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