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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.32, 335.49 and 214.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.32, 335.49 and 214.09 is: 321.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.32 : 335.49 = 214.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.32/335.49 = 214.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.32x = 335.49 × 214.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.32x = 71,824.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,824.85/223.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.63

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