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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.24, 339.93 and 225.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.24, 339.93 and 225.42 is: 335.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.24 : 339.93 = 225.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.24/339.93 = 225.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.24x = 339.93 × 225.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.24x = 76,627.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,627.02/228.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.73

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