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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.94, 341.70 and 223.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.94, 341.70 and 223.48 is: 333.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.94 : 341.70 = 223.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.94/341.70 = 223.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.94x = 341.70 × 223.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.94x = 76,363.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,363.12/228.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.55

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