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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.48, 340.92 and 214.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.48, 340.92 and 214.72 is: 320.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.48 : 340.92 = 214.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.48/340.92 = 214.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.48x = 340.92 × 214.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.48x = 73,202.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,202.34/228.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.39

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