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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.98, 315.60 and 220.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.98, 315.60 and 220.16 is: 303.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.98 : 315.60 = 220.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.98/315.60 = 220.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.98x = 315.60 × 220.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.98x = 69,482.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,482.50/228.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.44

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