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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.05, 336.49 and 214.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.05, 336.49 and 214.49 is: 322.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.05 : 336.49 = 214.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.05/336.49 = 214.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.05x = 336.49 × 214.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.05x = 72,173.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,173.74/224.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.13

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