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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.62, 316.22 and 214.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.62, 316.22 and 214.50 is: 295.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.62 : 316.22 = 214.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.62/316.22 = 214.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.62x = 316.22 × 214.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.62x = 67,829.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,829.19/229.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.40

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