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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.88, 322.22 and 117.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.88, 322.22 and 117.35 is: 175.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.88 : 322.22 = 117.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.88/322.22 = 117.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.88x = 322.22 × 117.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.88x = 37,813.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,813.62/214.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.97

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