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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228, 341.12 and 214.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228, 341.12 and 214.14 is: 320.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228 : 341.12 = 214.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228/341.12 = 214.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228x = 341.12 × 214.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228x = 73,047.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,047.44/228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.38

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