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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.22, 339.30 and 214.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.22, 339.30 and 214.42 is: 320.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.22 : 339.30 = 214.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.22/339.30 = 214.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.22x = 339.30 × 214.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.22x = 72,752.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,752.71/227.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.19

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