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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.40, 314.76 and 213.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.40, 314.76 and 213.52 is: 294.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.40 : 314.76 = 213.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.40/314.76 = 213.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.40x = 314.76 × 213.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.40x = 67,207.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,207.56/228.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.25

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