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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.42, 321.43 and 84.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.42, 321.43 and 84.22 is: 126.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.42 : 321.43 = 84.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.42/321.43 = 84.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.42x = 321.43 × 84.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.42x = 27,070.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,070.83/214.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.25

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