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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.93, 322.23 and 84.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.93, 322.23 and 84.85 is: 127.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.93 : 322.23 = 84.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.93/322.23 = 84.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.93x = 322.23 × 84.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.93x = 27,341.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,341.22/214.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.21

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