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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.09, 320.72 and 111.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.09, 320.72 and 111.22 is: 166.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.09 : 320.72 = 111.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.09/320.72 = 111.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.09x = 320.72 × 111.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.09x = 35,670.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,670.48/214.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.61

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