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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.20, 341.69 and 226.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.20, 341.69 and 226.98 is: 339.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.20 : 341.69 = 226.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.20/341.69 = 226.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.20x = 341.69 × 226.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.20x = 77,555.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,555.66/228.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.87

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