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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.50, 346.34 and 228.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.50, 346.34 and 228.08 is: 344.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.50 : 346.34 = 228.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.50/346.34 = 228.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.50x = 346.34 × 228.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.50x = 78,994.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,994.66/229.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.20

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