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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.23, 321.04 and 111.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.23, 321.04 and 111.30 is: 166.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.23 : 321.04 = 111.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.23/321.04 = 111.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.23x = 321.04 × 111.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.23x = 35,730.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,730.15/214.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.79

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