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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.46, 317.88 and 214.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.46, 317.88 and 214.83 is: 296.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.46 : 317.88 = 214.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.46/317.88 = 214.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.46x = 317.88 × 214.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.46x = 68,290.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,290.16/230.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.32

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