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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.19, 312.32 and 214.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.19, 312.32 and 214.72 is: 296.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.19 : 312.32 = 214.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.19/312.32 = 214.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.19x = 312.32 × 214.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.19x = 67,061.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,061.11/226.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.48

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