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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.40, 321.68 and 77.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.40, 321.68 and 77.44 is: 116.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.40 : 321.68 = 77.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.40/321.68 = 77.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.40x = 321.68 × 77.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.40x = 24,910.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,910.90/214.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.19

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