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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.72, 322.24 and 118.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.72, 322.24 and 118.64 is: 178.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.72 : 322.24 = 118.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.72/322.24 = 118.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.72x = 322.24 × 118.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.72x = 38,230.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,230.55/214.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.05

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