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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.05, 340.07 and 215.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.05, 340.07 and 215.54 is: 321.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.05 : 340.07 = 215.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.05/340.07 = 215.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.05x = 340.07 × 215.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.05x = 73,298.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,298.69/228.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.41

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