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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.82, 341.36 and 222.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.82, 341.36 and 222.55 is: 332.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.82 : 341.36 = 222.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.82/341.36 = 222.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.82x = 341.36 × 222.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.82x = 75,969.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,969.67/228.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.01

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