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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.28, 325.44 and 214.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.28, 325.44 and 214.40 is: 321.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.28 : 325.44 = 214.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.28/325.44 = 214.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.28x = 325.44 × 214.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.28x = 69,774.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,774.34/217.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.13

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