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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.36, 321.63 and 116.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.36, 321.63 and 116.85 is: 175.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.36 : 321.63 = 116.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.36/321.63 = 116.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.36x = 321.63 × 116.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.36x = 37,582.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,582.47/214.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.32

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