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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.72, 342.27 and 213.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.72, 342.27 and 213.47 is: 319.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.72 : 342.27 = 213.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.72/342.27 = 213.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.72x = 342.27 × 213.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.72x = 73,062.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,062.67/228.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.44

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