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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.48, 322.01 and 111.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.48, 322.01 and 111.83 is: 167.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.48 : 322.01 = 111.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.48/322.01 = 111.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.48x = 322.01 × 111.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.48x = 36,010.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,010.38/214.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.90

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