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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.92, 341.73 and 218.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.92, 341.73 and 218.97 is: 326.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.92 : 341.73 = 218.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.92/341.73 = 218.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.92x = 341.73 × 218.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.92x = 74,828.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,828.62/228.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.88

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