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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.59, 322.11 and 180.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.59, 322.11 and 180.71 is: 271.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.59 : 322.11 = 180.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.59/322.11 = 180.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.59x = 322.11 × 180.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.59x = 58,208.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,208.50/214.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.25

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