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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.94, 315.69 and 210.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.94, 315.69 and 210.44 is: 290.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.94 : 315.69 = 210.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.94/315.69 = 210.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.94x = 315.69 × 210.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.94x = 66,433.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,433.80/228.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.18

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