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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.34, 335.46 and 214.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.34, 335.46 and 214.88 is: 322.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.34 : 335.46 = 214.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.34/335.46 = 214.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.34x = 335.46 × 214.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.34x = 72,083.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,083.64/223.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.75

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