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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.12, 338.94 and 214.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.12, 338.94 and 214.12 is: 320.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.12 : 338.94 = 214.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.12/338.94 = 214.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.12x = 338.94 × 214.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.12x = 72,573.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,573.83/226.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.95

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