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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.71, 335.80 and 214.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.71, 335.80 and 214.60 is: 322.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.71 : 335.80 = 214.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.71/335.80 = 214.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.71x = 335.80 × 214.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.71x = 72,061.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,061.53/223.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.12

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