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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.21, 321.26 and 77.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.21, 321.26 and 77.23 is: 115.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.21 : 321.26 = 77.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.21/321.26 = 77.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.21x = 321.26 × 77.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.21x = 24,809.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,809.72/214.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.82

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