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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.83, 342.80 and 217.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.83, 342.80 and 217.22 is: 323.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.83 : 342.80 = 217.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.83/342.80 = 217.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.83x = 342.80 × 217.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.83x = 74,460.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,460.22/229.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.98

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