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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.44, 340.96 and 222.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.44, 340.96 and 222.92 is: 332.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.44 : 340.96 = 222.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.44/340.96 = 222.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.44x = 340.96 × 222.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.44x = 76,006.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,006.80/228.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.72

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