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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228, 342 and 215.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228, 342 and 215.16 is: 322.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228 : 342 = 215.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228/342 = 215.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228x = 342 × 215.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228x = 73,584.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,584.72/228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.74

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