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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.33, 321.39 and 111.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.33, 321.39 and 111.61 is: 167.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.33 : 321.39 = 111.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.33/321.39 = 111.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.33x = 321.39 × 111.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.33x = 35,870.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,870.34/214.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.36

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