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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.26, 316.41 and 208.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.26, 316.41 and 208.14 is: 287.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.26 : 316.41 = 208.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.26/316.41 = 208.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.26x = 316.41 × 208.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.26x = 65,855.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,855.61/229.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.25

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