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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.97, 343.46 and 217.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.97, 343.46 and 217.43 is: 326.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.97 : 343.46 = 217.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.97/343.46 = 217.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.97x = 343.46 × 217.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.97x = 74,678.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,678.51/228.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.15

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