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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.92, 322.38 and 117.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.92, 322.38 and 117.45 is: 176.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.92 : 322.38 = 117.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.92/322.38 = 117.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.92x = 322.38 × 117.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.92x = 37,863.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,863.53/214.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.18

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