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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.84, 316.92 and 213.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.84, 316.92 and 213.64 is: 294.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.84 : 316.92 = 213.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.84/316.92 = 213.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.84x = 316.92 × 213.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.84x = 67,706.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,706.79/229.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.58

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