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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.16, 321.34 and 77.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.16, 321.34 and 77.24 is: 115.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.16 : 321.34 = 77.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.16/321.34 = 77.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.16x = 321.34 × 77.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.16x = 24,820.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,820.30/214.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.90

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