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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.41, 342.77 and 213.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.41, 342.77 and 213.22 is: 319.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.41 : 342.77 = 213.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.41/342.77 = 213.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.41x = 342.77 × 213.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.41x = 73,084.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,084.78/228.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.97

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