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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.15, 323.73 and 214.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.15, 323.73 and 214.31 is: 320.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.15 : 323.73 = 214.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.15/323.73 = 214.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.15x = 323.73 × 214.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.15x = 69,376.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,376.96/216.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.97

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