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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.98, 315.57 and 217.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.98, 315.57 and 217.02 is: 299.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.98 : 315.57 = 217.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.98/315.57 = 217.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.98x = 315.57 × 217.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.98x = 68,485.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,485.00/228.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.09

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