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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.15, 331.14 and 214.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.15, 331.14 and 214.65 is: 321.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.15 : 331.14 = 214.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.15/331.14 = 214.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.15x = 331.14 × 214.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.15x = 71,079.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,079.20/221.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.41

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