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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.44, 315.88 and 217.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.44, 315.88 and 217.28 is: 299.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.44 : 315.88 = 217.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.44/315.88 = 217.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.44x = 315.88 × 217.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.44x = 68,634.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,634.41/229.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.14

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