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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.72, 322.92 and 228.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.72, 322.92 and 228.60 is: 314.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.72 : 322.92 = 228.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.72/322.92 = 228.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.72x = 322.92 × 228.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.72x = 73,819.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,819.51/234.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.50

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