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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.14, 333.70 and 214.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.14, 333.70 and 214.85 is: 322.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.14 : 333.70 = 214.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.14/333.70 = 214.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.14x = 333.70 × 214.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.14x = 71,695.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,695.74/222.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.75

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