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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.98, 341.52 and 224.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.98, 341.52 and 224.12 is: 334.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.98 : 341.52 = 224.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.98/341.52 = 224.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.98x = 341.52 × 224.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.98x = 76,541.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,541.46/228.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.27

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