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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.84, 333.89 and 214.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.84, 333.89 and 214.41 is: 321.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.84 : 333.89 = 214.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.84/333.89 = 214.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.84x = 333.89 × 214.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.84x = 71,588.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,588.28/222.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.25

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