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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.72, 318.30 and 214.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.72, 318.30 and 214.87 is: 296.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.72 : 318.30 = 214.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.72/318.30 = 214.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.72x = 318.30 × 214.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.72x = 68,391.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,391.25/230.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.43

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