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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.22, 3.34 and 2.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.22, 3.34 and 2.14 is: 3.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.22 : 3.34 = 2.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.22/3.34 = 2.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.22x = 3.34 × 2.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.22x = 7.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7.15/2.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.22

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