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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.54, 340.65 and 216.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.54, 340.65 and 216.36 is: 322.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.54 : 340.65 = 216.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.54/340.65 = 216.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.54x = 340.65 × 216.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.54x = 73,703.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,703.03/228.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.50

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