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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.08, 332.67 and 214.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.08, 332.67 and 214.98 is: 320.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.08 : 332.67 = 214.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.08/332.67 = 214.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.08x = 332.67 × 214.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.08x = 71,517.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,517.40/223.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.59

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