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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.80, 322.28 and 112.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.80, 322.28 and 112.02 is: 168.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.80 : 322.28 = 112.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.80/322.28 = 112.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.80x = 322.28 × 112.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.80x = 36,101.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,101.25/214.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.07

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