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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.28, 343.44 and 213.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.28, 343.44 and 213.44 is: 319.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.28 : 343.44 = 213.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.28/343.44 = 213.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.28x = 343.44 × 213.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.28x = 73,303.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,303.83/229.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.71

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