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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.55, 322.01 and 123.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.55, 322.01 and 123.31 is: 185.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.55 : 322.01 = 123.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.55/322.01 = 123.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.55x = 322.01 × 123.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.55x = 39,704.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,704.83/214.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.07

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