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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.56, 321.48 and 118.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.56, 321.48 and 118.08 is: 176.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.56 : 321.48 = 118.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.56/321.48 = 118.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.56x = 321.48 × 118.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.56x = 37,960.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,960.36/214.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.92

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