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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.85, 316.93 and 224.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.85, 316.93 and 224.82 is: 309.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.85 : 316.93 = 224.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.85/316.93 = 224.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.85x = 316.93 × 224.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.85x = 71,252.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,252.20/229.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.99

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