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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.13, 295.62 and 162.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.13, 295.62 and 162.29 is: 224.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.13 : 295.62 = 162.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.13/295.62 = 162.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.13x = 295.62 × 162.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.13x = 47,974.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,974.69/214.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.05

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