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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.79, 344.83 and 214.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.79, 344.83 and 214.60 is: 322.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.79 : 344.83 = 214.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.79/344.83 = 214.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.79x = 344.83 × 214.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.79x = 73,999.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,999.98/229.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.04

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