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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229, 315.48 and 221.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229, 315.48 and 221.08 is: 304.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229 : 315.48 = 221.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229/315.48 = 221.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229x = 315.48 × 221.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229x = 69,746.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,746.32/229
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.57

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