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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.29, 316.05 and 210.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.29, 316.05 and 210.45 is: 290.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.29 : 316.05 = 210.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.29/316.05 = 210.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.29x = 316.05 × 210.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.29x = 66,512.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,512.72/229.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.08

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