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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.34, 342.02 and 212.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.34, 342.02 and 212.31 is: 318.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.34 : 342.02 = 212.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.34/342.02 = 212.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.34x = 342.02 × 212.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.34x = 72,613.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,613.74/228.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.01

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