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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.83, 326.11 and 214.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.83, 326.11 and 214.21 is: 319.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.83 : 326.11 = 214.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.83/326.11 = 214.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.83x = 326.11 × 214.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.83x = 69,856.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,856.02/218.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.23

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