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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.76, 344.52 and 207.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.76, 344.52 and 207.14 is: 310.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.76 : 344.52 = 207.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.76/344.52 = 207.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.76x = 344.52 × 207.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.76x = 71,363.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,363.87/229.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.60

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