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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.96, 342.99 and 218.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.96, 342.99 and 218.52 is: 327.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.96 : 342.99 = 218.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.96/342.99 = 218.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.96x = 342.99 × 218.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.96x = 74,950.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,950.17/228.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.35

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