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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.48, 340.86 and 218.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.48, 340.86 and 218.16 is: 325.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.48 : 340.86 = 218.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.48/340.86 = 218.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.48x = 340.86 × 218.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.48x = 74,362.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,362.02/228.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.46

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