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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.42, 343.72 and 213.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.42, 343.72 and 213.22 is: 319.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.42 : 343.72 = 213.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.42/343.72 = 213.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.42x = 343.72 × 213.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.42x = 73,287.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,287.98/229.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.45

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