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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.18, 341.83 and 214.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.18, 341.83 and 214.48 is: 319.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.18 : 341.83 = 214.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.18/341.83 = 214.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.18x = 341.83 × 214.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.18x = 73,315.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,315.70/229.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.90

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