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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.98, 316.32 and 211.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.98, 316.32 and 211.52 is: 292.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.98 : 316.32 = 211.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.98/316.32 = 211.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.98x = 316.32 × 211.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.98x = 66,908.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,908.01/228.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.20

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