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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.38, 313.86 and 214.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.38, 313.86 and 214.08 is: 296.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.38 : 313.86 = 214.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.38/313.86 = 214.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.38x = 313.86 × 214.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.38x = 67,191.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,191.15/226.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.81

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