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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.08, 306.09 and 214.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.08, 306.09 and 214.44 is: 294.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.08 : 306.09 = 214.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.08/306.09 = 214.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.08x = 306.09 × 214.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.08x = 65,637.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,637.94/223.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.23

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