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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.85, 322.34 and 123.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.85, 322.34 and 123.32 is: 185.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.85 : 322.34 = 123.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.85/322.34 = 123.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.85x = 322.34 × 123.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.85x = 39,748.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,748.74/214.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.01

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