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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.86, 322.29 and 52.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.86, 322.29 and 52.54 is: 78.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.86 : 322.29 = 52.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.86/322.29 = 52.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.86x = 322.29 × 52.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.86x = 16,934.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,934.12/214.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.82

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