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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.14, 408.30 and 214.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.14, 408.30 and 214.39 is: 321.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.14 : 408.30 = 214.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.14/408.30 = 214.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.14x = 408.30 × 214.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.14x = 87,535.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,535.44/272.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.66

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