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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.77, 322.33 and 105.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.77, 322.33 and 105.24 is: 157.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.77 : 322.33 = 105.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.77/322.33 = 105.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.77x = 322.33 × 105.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.77x = 33,921.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,921.75/214.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.94

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