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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.28, 321.56 and 118.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.28, 321.56 and 118.16 is: 177.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.28 : 321.56 = 118.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.28/321.56 = 118.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.28x = 321.56 × 118.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.28x = 37,995.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,995.53/214.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.32

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