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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.36, 335.14 and 214.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.36, 335.14 and 214.25 is: 321.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.36 : 335.14 = 214.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.36/335.14 = 214.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.36x = 335.14 × 214.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.36x = 71,801.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,801.53/223.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.46

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