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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.93, 340.84 and 214.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.93, 340.84 and 214.67 is: 322.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.93 : 340.84 = 214.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.93/340.84 = 214.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.93x = 340.84 × 214.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.93x = 73,168.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,168.12/226.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.43

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