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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.98, 316.98 and 221.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.98, 316.98 and 221.16 is: 304.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.98 : 316.98 = 221.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.98/316.98 = 221.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.98x = 316.98 × 221.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.98x = 70,103.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,103.30/229.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.82

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