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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.94, 322.33 and 106.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.94, 322.33 and 106.80 is: 160.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.94 : 322.33 = 106.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.94/322.33 = 106.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.94x = 322.33 × 106.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.94x = 34,424.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,424.84/214.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.16

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