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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.44, 320.96 and 111.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.44, 320.96 and 111.58 is: 167.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.44 : 320.96 = 111.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.44/320.96 = 111.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.44x = 320.96 × 111.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.44x = 35,811.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,811.11/214.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.00

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