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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228, 314.22 and 210.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228, 314.22 and 210.60 is: 290.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228 : 314.22 = 210.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228/314.22 = 210.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228x = 314.22 × 210.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228x = 66,174.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,174.73/228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.24

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