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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.03, 343.64 and 211.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.03, 343.64 and 211.61 is: 317.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.03 : 343.64 = 211.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.03/343.64 = 211.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.03x = 343.64 × 211.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.03x = 72,719.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,719.05/229.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.51

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