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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.53, 344.98 and 212.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.53, 344.98 and 212.56 is: 319.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.53 : 344.98 = 212.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.53/344.98 = 212.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.53x = 344.98 × 212.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.53x = 73,330.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,330.41/229.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.48

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