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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.38, 371.14 and 214.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.38, 371.14 and 214.30 is: 295.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.38 : 371.14 = 214.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.38/371.14 = 214.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.38x = 371.14 × 214.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.38x = 79,535.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,535.30/269.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.25

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