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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.56, 333.12 and 214.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.56, 333.12 and 214.26 is: 322.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.56 : 333.12 = 214.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.56/333.12 = 214.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.56x = 333.12 × 214.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.56x = 71,374.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,374.29/221.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.14

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