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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.71, 333.76 and 216.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.71, 333.76 and 216.14 is: 323.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.71 : 333.76 = 216.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.71/333.76 = 216.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.71x = 333.76 × 216.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.71x = 72,138.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,138.89/222.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.91

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