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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.16, 344.56 and 211.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.16, 344.56 and 211.36 is: 317.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.16 : 344.56 = 211.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.16/344.56 = 211.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.16x = 344.56 × 211.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.16x = 72,826.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,826.20/229.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.80

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