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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.64, 344.30 and 211.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.64, 344.30 and 211.41 is: 316.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.64 : 344.30 = 211.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.64/344.30 = 211.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.64x = 344.30 × 211.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.64x = 72,787.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,787.41/229.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.97

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