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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.80, 322.21 and 52.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.80, 322.21 and 52.49 is: 78.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.80 : 322.21 = 52.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.80/322.21 = 52.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.80x = 322.21 × 52.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.80x = 16,910.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,910.93/214.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.73

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