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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.14, 344.67 and 207.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.14, 344.67 and 207.06 is: 311.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.14 : 344.67 = 207.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.14/344.67 = 207.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.14x = 344.67 × 207.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.14x = 71,367.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,367.37/229.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.46

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