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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.42, 343.04 and 217.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.42, 343.04 and 217.49 is: 326.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.42 : 343.04 = 217.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.42/343.04 = 217.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.42x = 343.04 × 217.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.42x = 74,604.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,604.97/228.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.61

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