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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.15, 314.38 and 211.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.15, 314.38 and 211.33 is: 291.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.15 : 314.38 = 211.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.15/314.38 = 211.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.15x = 314.38 × 211.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.15x = 66,435.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,435.63/228.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.19

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