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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.85, 322.45 and 112.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.85, 322.45 and 112.19 is: 168.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.85 : 322.45 = 112.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.85/322.45 = 112.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.85x = 322.45 × 112.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.85x = 36,173.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,173.77/214.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.37

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