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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.14, 386.46 and 214.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.14, 386.46 and 214.08 is: 321.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.14 : 386.46 = 214.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.14/386.46 = 214.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.14x = 386.46 × 214.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.14x = 82,733.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,733.36/257.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.74

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