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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.85, 322.31 and 77.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.85, 322.31 and 77.91 is: 116.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.85 : 322.31 = 77.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.85/322.31 = 77.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.85x = 322.31 × 77.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.85x = 25,111.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,111.17/214.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.88

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