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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.54, 328.98 and 214.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.54, 328.98 and 214.32 is: 321.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.54 : 328.98 = 214.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.54/328.98 = 214.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.54x = 328.98 × 214.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.54x = 70,506.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,506.99/219.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.16

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