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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.09, 341.58 and 224.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.09, 341.58 and 224.13 is: 335.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.09 : 341.58 = 224.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.09/341.58 = 224.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.09x = 341.58 × 224.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.09x = 76,558.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,558.33/228.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.65

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