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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.46, 314.67 and 211.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.46, 314.67 and 211.15 is: 290.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.46 : 314.67 = 211.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.46/314.67 = 211.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.46x = 314.67 × 211.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.46x = 66,442.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,442.57/228.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.83

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