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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.28, 344.94 and 214.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.28, 344.94 and 214.44 is: 321.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.28 : 344.94 = 214.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.28/344.94 = 214.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.28x = 344.94 × 214.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.28x = 73,968.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,968.93/230.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.21

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