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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.22, 321.39 and 77.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.22, 321.39 and 77.28 is: 115.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.22 : 321.39 = 77.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.22/321.39 = 77.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.22x = 321.39 × 77.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.22x = 24,837.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,837.02/214.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.94

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