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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.11, 321.37 and 111.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.11, 321.37 and 111.47 is: 167.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.11 : 321.37 = 111.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.11/321.37 = 111.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.11x = 321.37 × 111.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.11x = 35,821.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,821.23/214.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.30

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