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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.28, 343.02 and 213.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.28, 343.02 and 213.70 is: 321.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.28 : 343.02 = 213.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.28/343.02 = 213.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.28x = 343.02 × 213.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.28x = 73,303.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,303.37/228.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.11

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