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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.51, 342.18 and 221.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.51, 342.18 and 221.67 is: 331.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.51 : 342.18 = 221.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.51/342.18 = 221.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.51x = 342.18 × 221.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.51x = 75,851.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,851.04/228.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.94

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