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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.09, 339.77 and 215.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.09, 339.77 and 215.67 is: 321.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.09 : 339.77 = 215.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.09/339.77 = 215.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.09x = 339.77 × 215.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.09x = 73,277.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,277.12/228.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.26

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