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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.96, 322.43 and 77.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.96, 322.43 and 77.98 is: 116.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.96 : 322.43 = 77.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.96/322.43 = 77.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.96x = 322.43 × 77.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.96x = 25,142.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,142.70/214.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.96

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