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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.98, 333.72 and 214.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.98, 333.72 and 214.46 is: 320.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.98 : 333.72 = 214.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.98/333.72 = 214.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.98x = 333.72 × 214.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.98x = 71,569.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,569.59/222.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.97

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