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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.44, 322.14 and 228.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.44, 322.14 and 228.12 is: 316.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.44 : 322.14 = 228.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.44/322.14 = 228.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.44x = 322.14 × 228.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.44x = 73,486.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,486.58/232.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.15

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