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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.81, 322.24 and 77.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.81, 322.24 and 77.83 is: 116.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.81 : 322.24 = 77.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.81/322.24 = 77.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.81x = 322.24 × 77.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.81x = 25,079.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,079.23/214.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.75

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