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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.89, 322.37 and 84.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.89, 322.37 and 84.82 is: 127.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.89 : 322.37 = 84.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.89/322.37 = 84.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.89x = 322.37 × 84.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.89x = 27,343.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,343.21/214.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.24

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