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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.46, 321.71 and 77.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.46, 321.71 and 77.47 is: 116.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.46 : 321.71 = 77.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.46/321.71 = 77.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.46x = 321.71 × 77.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.46x = 24,921.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,921.68/214.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.21

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