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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.33, 321.27 and 111.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.33, 321.27 and 111.56 is: 167.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.33 : 321.27 = 111.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.33/321.27 = 111.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.33x = 321.27 × 111.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.33x = 35,839.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,839.27/214.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.22

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