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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.72, 341.04 and 219.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.72, 341.04 and 219.12 is: 326.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.72 : 341.04 = 219.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.72/341.04 = 219.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.72x = 341.04 × 219.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.72x = 74,728.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,728.68/228.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.73

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