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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.71, 343.04 and 216.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.71, 343.04 and 216.85 is: 325.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.71 : 343.04 = 216.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.71/343.04 = 216.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.71x = 343.04 × 216.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.71x = 74,388.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,388.22/228.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.25

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