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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.54, 322.38 and 117.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.54, 322.38 and 117.11 is: 175.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.54 : 322.38 = 117.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.54/322.38 = 117.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.54x = 322.38 × 117.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.54x = 37,752.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,752.31/214.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.97

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