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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.26, 342.02 and 220.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.26, 342.02 and 220.34 is: 330.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.26 : 342.02 = 220.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.26/342.02 = 220.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.26x = 342.02 × 220.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.26x = 75,360.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,360.69/228.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.15

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