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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.02, 341.86 and 212.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.02, 341.86 and 212.10 is: 316.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.02 : 341.86 = 212.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.02/341.86 = 212.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.02x = 341.86 × 212.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.02x = 72,508.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,508.51/229.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.60

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