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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.40, 338.44 and 214.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.40, 338.44 and 214.96 is: 322.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.40 : 338.44 = 214.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.40/338.44 = 214.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.40x = 338.44 × 214.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.40x = 72,751.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,751.06/225.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.76

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