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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.84, 315.32 and 220.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.84, 315.32 and 220.74 is: 304.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.84 : 315.32 = 220.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.84/315.32 = 220.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.84x = 315.32 × 220.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.84x = 69,602.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,602.63/228.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.15

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