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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.68, 344.93 and 210.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.68, 344.93 and 210.69 is: 316.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.68 : 344.93 = 210.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.68/344.93 = 210.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.68x = 344.93 × 210.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.68x = 72,672.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,672.25/229.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.41

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