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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.22, 344.79 and 228.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.22, 344.79 and 228.06 is: 341.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.22 : 344.79 = 228.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.22/344.79 = 228.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.22x = 344.79 × 228.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.22x = 78,632.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,632.81/230.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.56

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