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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.83, 322.38 and 112.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.83, 322.38 and 112.10 is: 168.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.83 : 322.38 = 112.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.83/322.38 = 112.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.83x = 322.38 × 112.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.83x = 36,137.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,137.19/214.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.21

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