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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.58, 321.87 and 52.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.58, 321.87 and 52.27 is: 78.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.58 : 321.87 = 52.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.58/321.87 = 52.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.58x = 321.87 × 52.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.58x = 16,823.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,823.54/214.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.40

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