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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.71, 331.62 and 214.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.71, 331.62 and 214.92 is: 320.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.71 : 331.62 = 214.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.71/331.62 = 214.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.71x = 331.62 × 214.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.71x = 71,271.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,271.77/222.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.02

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