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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.85, 317.25 and 209.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.85, 317.25 and 209.10 is: 288.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.85 : 317.25 = 209.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.85/317.25 = 209.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.85x = 317.25 × 209.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.85x = 66,336.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,336.98/229.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.62

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