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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.29, 344.08 and 214.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.29, 344.08 and 214.10 is: 321.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.29 : 344.08 = 214.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.29/344.08 = 214.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.29x = 344.08 × 214.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.29x = 73,666.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,666.99/229.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.29

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