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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.05, 342.83 and 211.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.05, 342.83 and 211.14 is: 317.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.05 : 342.83 = 211.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.05/342.83 = 211.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.05x = 342.83 × 211.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.05x = 72,385.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,385.65/228.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.41

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