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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.48, 315.36 and 214.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.48, 315.36 and 214.88 is: 296.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.48 : 315.36 = 214.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.48/315.36 = 214.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.48x = 315.36 × 214.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.48x = 67,764.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,764.56/228.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.59

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