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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.80, 343.20 and 216.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.80, 343.20 and 216.20 is: 324.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.80 : 343.20 = 216.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.80/343.20 = 216.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.80x = 343.20 × 216.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.80x = 74,199.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,199.84/228.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.30

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