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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.81, 322.22 and 52.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.81, 322.22 and 52.49 is: 78.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.81 : 322.22 = 52.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.81/322.22 = 52.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.81x = 322.22 × 52.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.81x = 16,913.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,913.87/214.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.74

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