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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.62, 344.40 and 215.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.62, 344.40 and 215.04 is: 322.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.62 : 344.40 = 215.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.62/344.40 = 215.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.62x = 344.40 × 215.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.62x = 74,059.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,059.78/229.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.53

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