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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.82, 322.08 and 112.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.82, 322.08 and 112.02 is: 167.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.82 : 322.08 = 112.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.82/322.08 = 112.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.82x = 322.08 × 112.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.82x = 36,079.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,079.40/214.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.95

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