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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.17, 321.38 and 77.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.17, 321.38 and 77.33 is: 116.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.17 : 321.38 = 77.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.17/321.38 = 77.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.17x = 321.38 × 77.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.17x = 24,851.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,851.93/214.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.04

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