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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.61, 464.42 and 214.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.61, 464.42 and 214.03 is: 321.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.61 : 464.42 = 214.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.61/464.42 = 214.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.61x = 464.42 × 214.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.61x = 99,399.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,399.81/309.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.05

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