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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.21, 315.31 and 220

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.21, 315.31 and 220 is: 303.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.21 : 315.31 = 220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.21/315.31 = 220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.21x = 315.31 × 220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.21x = 69,368.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,368.20/228.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.97

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