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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.96, 322.33 and 111.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.96, 322.33 and 111.99 is: 167.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.96 : 322.33 = 111.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.96/322.33 = 111.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.96x = 322.33 × 111.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.96x = 36,097.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,097.74/214.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.93

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