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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.14, 413.94 and 214.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.14, 413.94 and 214.40 is: 321.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.14 : 413.94 = 214.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.14/413.94 = 214.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.14x = 413.94 × 214.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.14x = 88,748.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,748.74/276.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.39

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