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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.22, 318.08 and 216.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.22, 318.08 and 216.51 is: 299.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.22 : 318.08 = 216.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.22/318.08 = 216.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.22x = 318.08 × 216.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.22x = 68,866.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,866.42/230.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.13

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