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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.67, 344.16 and 210.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.67, 344.16 and 210.09 is: 314.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.67 : 344.16 = 210.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.67/344.16 = 210.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.67x = 344.16 × 210.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.67x = 72,303.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,303.52/229.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.82

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