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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.52, 341.38 and 214.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.52, 341.38 and 214.92 is: 322.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.52 : 341.38 = 214.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.52/341.38 = 214.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.52x = 341.38 × 214.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.52x = 73,369.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,369.39/227.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.47

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