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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.18, 340.34 and 213.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.18, 340.34 and 213.48 is: 318.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.18 : 340.34 = 213.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.18/340.34 = 213.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.18x = 340.34 × 213.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.18x = 72,654.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,654.72/228.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.41

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