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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.61, 324.82 and 228.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.61, 324.82 and 228.43 is: 314.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.61 : 324.82 = 228.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.61/324.82 = 228.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.61x = 324.82 × 228.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.61x = 74,198.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,198.63/235.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.92

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