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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.60, 339.48 and 220.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.60, 339.48 and 220.76 is: 329.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.60 : 339.48 = 220.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.60/339.48 = 220.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.60x = 339.48 × 220.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.60x = 74,943.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,943.60/227.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.28

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