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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.32, 334.38 and 214.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.32, 334.38 and 214.44 is: 321.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.32 : 334.38 = 214.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.32/334.38 = 214.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.32x = 334.38 × 214.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.32x = 71,704.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,704.45/223.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.08

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