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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.66, 344.64 and 211.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.66, 344.64 and 211.12 is: 316.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.66 : 344.64 = 211.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.66/344.64 = 211.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.66x = 344.64 × 211.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.66x = 72,760.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,760.40/229.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.82

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