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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.40, 342.92 and 218.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.40, 342.92 and 218.60 is: 328.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.40 : 342.92 = 218.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.40/342.92 = 218.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.40x = 342.92 × 218.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.40x = 74,962.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,962.31/228.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.21

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