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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.29, 347.61 and 214.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.29, 347.61 and 214.32 is: 322.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.29 : 347.61 = 214.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.29/347.61 = 214.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.29x = 347.61 × 214.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.29x = 74,499.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,499.78/231.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.11

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