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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.53, 344.43 and 211.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.53, 344.43 and 211.17 is: 316.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.53 : 344.43 = 211.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.53/344.43 = 211.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.53x = 344.43 × 211.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.53x = 72,733.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,733.28/229.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.88

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