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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.62, 338.81 and 214.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.62, 338.81 and 214.07 is: 321.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.62 : 338.81 = 214.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.62/338.81 = 214.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.62x = 338.81 × 214.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.62x = 72,529.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,529.06/225.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.47

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