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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.97, 342.64 and 213.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.97, 342.64 and 213.72 is: 319.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.97 : 342.64 = 213.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.97/342.64 = 213.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.97x = 342.64 × 213.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.97x = 73,229.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,229.02/228.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.82

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