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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.98, 322.47 and 52.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.98, 322.47 and 52.66 is: 79.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.98 : 322.47 = 52.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.98/322.47 = 52.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.98x = 322.47 × 52.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.98x = 16,982.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,982.73/214.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.00

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