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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.34, 340.63 and 211.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.34, 340.63 and 211.13 is: 314.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.34 : 340.63 = 211.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.34/340.63 = 211.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.34x = 340.63 × 211.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.34x = 71,914.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,914.59/228.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.95

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