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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.23, 321.07 and 111.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.23, 321.07 and 111.31 is: 166.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.23 : 321.07 = 111.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.23/321.07 = 111.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.23x = 321.07 × 111.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.23x = 35,738.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,738.30/214.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.82

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