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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.96, 340.68 and 228.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.96, 340.68 and 228.19 is: 339.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.96 : 340.68 = 228.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.96/340.68 = 228.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.96x = 340.68 × 228.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.96x = 77,739.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,739.77/228.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.53

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