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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.80, 295.80 and 162.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.80, 295.80 and 162.96 is: 224.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.80 : 295.80 = 162.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.80/295.80 = 162.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.80x = 295.80 × 162.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.80x = 48,203.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,203.57/214.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.41

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