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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.72, 320.90 and 214.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.72, 320.90 and 214.49 is: 295.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.72 : 320.90 = 214.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.72/320.90 = 214.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.72x = 320.90 × 214.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.72x = 68,829.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,829.57/232.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.76

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