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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.62, 322.02 and 117.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.62, 322.02 and 117.08 is: 175.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.62 : 322.02 = 117.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.62/322.02 = 117.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.62x = 322.02 × 117.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.62x = 37,702.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,702.10/214.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.67

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