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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.44, 321.36 and 116.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.44, 321.36 and 116.81 is: 175.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.44 : 321.36 = 116.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.44/321.36 = 116.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.44x = 321.36 × 116.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.44x = 37,537.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,537.26/214.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.05

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