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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.04, 303.76 and 214.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.04, 303.76 and 214.90 is: 295.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.04 : 303.76 = 214.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.04/303.76 = 214.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.04x = 303.76 × 214.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.04x = 65,276.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,276.51/221.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.32

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