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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.45, 315.04 and 210.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.45, 315.04 and 210.66 is: 290.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.45 : 315.04 = 210.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.45/315.04 = 210.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.45x = 315.04 × 210.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.45x = 66,366.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,366.33/228.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.51

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