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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.96, 313.68 and 220.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.96, 313.68 and 220.32 is: 301.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.96 : 313.68 = 220.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.96/313.68 = 220.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.96x = 313.68 × 220.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.96x = 69,109.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,109.98/228.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.84

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