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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.85, 322.46 and 78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.85, 322.46 and 78 is: 117.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.85 : 322.46 = 78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.85/322.46 = 78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.85x = 322.46 × 78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.85x = 25,151.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,151.49/214.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.06

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