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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.84, 315.36 and 220.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.84, 315.36 and 220.92 is: 304.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.84 : 315.36 = 220.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.84/315.36 = 220.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.84x = 315.36 × 220.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.84x = 69,669.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,669.33/228.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.45

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