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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.77, 324.07 and 228.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.77, 324.07 and 228.56 is: 315.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.77 : 324.07 = 228.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.77/324.07 = 228.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.77x = 324.07 × 228.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.77x = 74,067.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,067.25/234.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.50

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