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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.80, 322.17 and 77.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.80, 322.17 and 77.82 is: 116.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.80 : 322.17 = 77.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.80/322.17 = 77.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.80x = 322.17 × 77.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.80x = 25,071.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,071.27/214.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.72

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