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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.84, 342.38 and 228.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.84, 342.38 and 228.72 is: 340.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.84 : 342.38 = 228.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.84/342.38 = 228.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.84x = 342.38 × 228.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.84x = 78,309.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,309.72/229.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.72

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