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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.96, 322.16 and 212.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.96, 322.16 and 212.66 is: 318.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.96 : 322.16 = 212.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.96/322.16 = 212.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.96x = 322.16 × 212.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.96x = 68,510.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,510.55/214.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.71

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