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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.26, 342.40 and 212.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.26, 342.40 and 212.06 is: 318.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.26 : 342.40 = 212.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.26/342.40 = 212.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.26x = 342.40 × 212.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.26x = 72,609.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,609.34/228.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.10

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