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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.82, 322.26 and 77.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.82, 322.26 and 77.84 is: 116.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.82 : 322.26 = 77.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.82/322.26 = 77.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.82x = 322.26 × 77.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.82x = 25,084.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,084.72/214.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.77

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