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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.30, 312.92 and 220.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.30, 312.92 and 220.10 is: 301.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.30 : 312.92 = 220.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.30/312.92 = 220.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.30x = 312.92 × 220.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.30x = 68,873.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,873.69/228.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.68

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