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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.15, 316.13 and 223.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.15, 316.13 and 223.29 is: 309.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.15 : 316.13 = 223.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.15/316.13 = 223.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.15x = 316.13 × 223.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.15x = 70,587.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,587.55/228.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.39

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