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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.36, 311.91 and 214.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.36, 311.91 and 214.11 is: 295.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.36 : 311.91 = 214.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.36/311.91 = 214.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.36x = 311.91 × 214.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.36x = 66,782.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,782.44/226.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.03

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