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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.69, 342.63 and 223.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.69, 342.63 and 223.83 is: 335.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.69 : 342.63 = 223.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.69/342.63 = 223.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.69x = 342.63 × 223.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.69x = 76,690.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,690.87/228.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.35

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