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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.72, 345.25 and 209.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.72, 345.25 and 209.17 is: 314.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.72 : 345.25 = 209.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.72/345.25 = 209.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.72x = 345.25 × 209.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.72x = 72,215.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,215.94/229.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.37

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