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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.93, 347.11 and 214.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.93, 347.11 and 214.88 is: 322.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.93 : 347.11 = 214.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.93/347.11 = 214.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.93x = 347.11 × 214.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.93x = 74,586.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,586.30/230.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.99

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