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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.30, 321.18 and 118

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.30, 321.18 and 118 is: 176.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.30 : 321.18 = 118 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.30/321.18 = 118/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.30x = 321.18 × 118
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.30x = 37,899.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,899.24/214.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.85

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