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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.22, 344.52 and 214.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.22, 344.52 and 214.97 is: 321.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.22 : 344.52 = 214.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.22/344.52 = 214.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.22x = 344.52 × 214.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.22x = 74,059.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,059.74/230.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.69

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