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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.36, 346.40 and 228.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.36, 346.40 and 228.16 is: 341.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.36 : 346.40 = 228.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.36/346.40 = 228.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.36x = 346.40 × 228.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.36x = 79,034.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,034.62/231.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.61

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