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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222, 332.11 and 214.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222, 332.11 and 214.71 is: 321.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222 : 332.11 = 214.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222/332.11 = 214.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222x = 332.11 × 214.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222x = 71,307.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,307.34/222
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.20

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