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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228, 342.08 and 222.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228, 342.08 and 222.08 is: 333.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228 : 342.08 = 222.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228/342.08 = 222.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228x = 342.08 × 222.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228x = 75,969.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,969.13/228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.20

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