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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.73, 322.99 and 214.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.73, 322.99 and 214.72 is: 321.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.73 : 322.99 = 214.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.73/322.99 = 214.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.73x = 322.99 × 214.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.73x = 69,351.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,351.07/215.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.47

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