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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.99, 344.86 and 210.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.99, 344.86 and 210.38 is: 315.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.99 : 344.86 = 210.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.99/344.86 = 210.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.99x = 344.86 × 210.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.99x = 72,548.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,548.87/229.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.44

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