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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.60, 342.41 and 209.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.60, 342.41 and 209.08 is: 311.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.60 : 342.41 = 209.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.60/342.41 = 209.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.60x = 342.41 × 209.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.60x = 71,591.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,591.08/229.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.81

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