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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.95, 322.29 and 112.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.95, 322.29 and 112.35 is: 168.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.95 : 322.29 = 112.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.95/322.29 = 112.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.95x = 322.29 × 112.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.95x = 36,209.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,209.28/214.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.45

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