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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.08, 321.12 and 116.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.08, 321.12 and 116.64 is: 174.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.08 : 321.12 = 116.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.08/321.12 = 116.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.08x = 321.12 × 116.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.08x = 37,455.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,455.44/214.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.96

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