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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.54, 335.67 and 214.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.54, 335.67 and 214.81 is: 322.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.54 : 335.67 = 214.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.54/335.67 = 214.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.54x = 335.67 × 214.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.54x = 72,105.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,105.27/223.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.56

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