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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.05, 316.43 and 211.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.05, 316.43 and 211.77 is: 292.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.05 : 316.43 = 211.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.05/316.43 = 211.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.05x = 316.43 × 211.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.05x = 67,010.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,010.38/229.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.56

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