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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.80, 322.23 and 123.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.80, 322.23 and 123.42 is: 185.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.80 : 322.23 = 123.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.80/322.23 = 123.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.80x = 322.23 × 123.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.80x = 39,770.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,770.60/214.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.15

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