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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.61, 321.80 and 77.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.61, 321.80 and 77.58 is: 116.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.61 : 321.80 = 77.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.61/321.80 = 77.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.61x = 321.80 × 77.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.61x = 24,964.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,964.86/214.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.33

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