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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.98, 343.43 and 62.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.98, 343.43 and 62.21 is: 93.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.98 : 343.43 = 62.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.98/343.43 = 62.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.98x = 343.43 × 62.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.98x = 21,362.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,362.91/228.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.29

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