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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.41, 321.47 and 111.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.41, 321.47 and 111.65 is: 167.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.41 : 321.47 = 111.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.41/321.47 = 111.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.41x = 321.47 × 111.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.41x = 35,889.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,889.96/214.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.39

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