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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.21, 321.33 and 77.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.21, 321.33 and 77.20 is: 115.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.21 : 321.33 = 77.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.21/321.33 = 77.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.21x = 321.33 × 77.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.21x = 24,806.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,806.68/214.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.81

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