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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.46, 340.50 and 214.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.46, 340.50 and 214.65 is: 321.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.46 : 340.50 = 214.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.46/340.50 = 214.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.46x = 340.50 × 214.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.46x = 73,088.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,088.33/227.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.32

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