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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.24, 316.11 and 206.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.24, 316.11 and 206.02 is: 284.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.24 : 316.11 = 206.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.24/316.11 = 206.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.24x = 316.11 × 206.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.24x = 65,124.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,124.98/229.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.09

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