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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.28, 338.94 and 214.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.28, 338.94 and 214.30 is: 321.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.28 : 338.94 = 214.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.28/338.94 = 214.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.28x = 338.94 × 214.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.28x = 72,634.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,634.84/226.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.00

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