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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.36, 342 and 224.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.36, 342 and 224.60 is: 336.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.36 : 342 = 224.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.36/342 = 224.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.36x = 342 × 224.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.36x = 76,813.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,813.20/228.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.37

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