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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.37, 317.23 and 204.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.37, 317.23 and 204.77 is: 283.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.37 : 317.23 = 204.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.37/317.23 = 204.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.37x = 317.23 × 204.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.37x = 64,959.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,959.47/229.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.21

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