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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.36, 321.62 and 116.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.36, 321.62 and 116.84 is: 175.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.36 : 321.62 = 116.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.36/321.62 = 116.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.36x = 321.62 × 116.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.36x = 37,578.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,578.30/214.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.31

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