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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.48, 343.26 and 210.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.48, 343.26 and 210.66 is: 316.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.48 : 343.26 = 210.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.48/343.26 = 210.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.48x = 343.26 × 210.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.48x = 72,311.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,311.15/228.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.49

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