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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.75, 330.32 and 214.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.75, 330.32 and 214.57 is: 322.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.75 : 330.32 = 214.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.75/330.32 = 214.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.75x = 330.32 × 214.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.75x = 70,876.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,876.76/219.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.53

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