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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.08, 339.70 and 223.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.08, 339.70 and 223.76 is: 333.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.08 : 339.70 = 223.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.08/339.70 = 223.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.08x = 339.70 × 223.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.08x = 76,011.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,011.27/228.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.27

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