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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.70, 322.77 and 181.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.70, 322.77 and 181.22 is: 272.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.70 : 322.77 = 181.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.70/322.77 = 181.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.70x = 322.77 × 181.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.70x = 58,492.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,492.38/214.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.44

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