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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.52, 342.28 and 216.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.52, 342.28 and 216.74 is: 323.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.52 : 342.28 = 216.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.52/342.28 = 216.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.52x = 342.28 × 216.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.52x = 74,185.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,185.77/229.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.22

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