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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.76, 316.17 and 228.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.76, 316.17 and 228.34 is: 314.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.76 : 316.17 = 228.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.76/316.17 = 228.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.76x = 316.17 × 228.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.76x = 72,194.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,194.26/229.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.22

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