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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.36, 321.57 and 106.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.36, 321.57 and 106.22 is: 159.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.36 : 321.57 = 106.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.36/321.57 = 106.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.36x = 321.57 × 106.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.36x = 34,157.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,157.97/214.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.35

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