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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.60, 342.18 and 223.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.60, 342.18 and 223.20 is: 334.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.60 : 342.18 = 223.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.60/342.18 = 223.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.60x = 342.18 × 223.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.60x = 76,374.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,374.58/228.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.10

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