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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.48, 307.72 and 214.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.48, 307.72 and 214.26 is: 295.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.48 : 307.72 = 214.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.48/307.72 = 214.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.48x = 307.72 × 214.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.48x = 65,930.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,930.88/223.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.01

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