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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.29, 354.04 and 214.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.29, 354.04 and 214.22 is: 319.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.29 : 354.04 = 214.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.29/354.04 = 214.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.29x = 354.04 × 214.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.29x = 75,842.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,842.80/237.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.63

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