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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.30, 316.77 and 212.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.30, 316.77 and 212.02 is: 292.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.30 : 316.77 = 212.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.30/316.77 = 212.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.30x = 316.77 × 212.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.30x = 67,161.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,161.58/229.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.90

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