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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.20, 341.92 and 219.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.20, 341.92 and 219.20 is: 328.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.20 : 341.92 = 219.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.20/341.92 = 219.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.20x = 341.92 × 219.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.20x = 74,948.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,948.86/228.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.43

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