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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.24, 296.22 and 176.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.24, 296.22 and 176.08 is: 243.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.24 : 296.22 = 176.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.24/296.22 = 176.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.24x = 296.22 × 176.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.24x = 52,158.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,158.42/214.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.46

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