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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.95, 343.13 and 228.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.95, 343.13 and 228.60 is: 341.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.95 : 343.13 = 228.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.95/343.13 = 228.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.95x = 343.13 × 228.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.95x = 78,438.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,438.38/229.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.11

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