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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.65, 305.72 and 214.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.65, 305.72 and 214.41 is: 295.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.65 : 305.72 = 214.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.65/305.72 = 214.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.65x = 305.72 × 214.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.65x = 65,549.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,549.96/221.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.74

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