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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.04, 317.32 and 214.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.04, 317.32 and 214.52 is: 295.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.04 : 317.32 = 214.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.04/317.32 = 214.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.04x = 317.32 × 214.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.04x = 68,069.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,069.36/230.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.90

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