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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.80, 341.48 and 223.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.80, 341.48 and 223.32 is: 333.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.80 : 341.48 = 223.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.80/341.48 = 223.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.80x = 341.48 × 223.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.80x = 76,259.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,259.31/228.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.30

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