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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.58, 314.88 and 217.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.58, 314.88 and 217.64 is: 299.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.58 : 314.88 = 217.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.58/314.88 = 217.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.58x = 314.88 × 217.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.58x = 68,530.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,530.48/228.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.81

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