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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.54, 342.30 and 224.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.54, 342.30 and 224.07 is: 335.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.54 : 342.30 = 224.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.54/342.30 = 224.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.54x = 342.30 × 224.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.54x = 76,699.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,699.16/228.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.60

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