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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.86, 296.52 and 162.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.86, 296.52 and 162.31 is: 224.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.86 : 296.52 = 162.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.86/296.52 = 162.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.86x = 296.52 × 162.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.86x = 48,128.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,128.16/214.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.00

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