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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.68, 340.62 and 218.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.68, 340.62 and 218.16 is: 324.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.68 : 340.62 = 218.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.68/340.62 = 218.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.68x = 340.62 × 218.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.68x = 74,309.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,309.66/228.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.95

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