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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.65, 334.35 and 214.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.65, 334.35 and 214.37 is: 321.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.65 : 334.35 = 214.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.65/334.35 = 214.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.65x = 334.35 × 214.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.65x = 71,675.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,675.73/222.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.92

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