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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.79, 322.20 and 112.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.79, 322.20 and 112.01 is: 168.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.79 : 322.20 = 112.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.79/322.20 = 112.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.79x = 322.20 × 112.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.79x = 36,088.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,088.01/214.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.02

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