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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.72, 296 and 162.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.72, 296 and 162.88 is: 224.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.72 : 296 = 162.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.72/296 = 162.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.72x = 296 × 162.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.72x = 48,212.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,212.48/214.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.54

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