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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.22, 433.68 and 228.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.22, 433.68 and 228.18 is: 342.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.22 : 433.68 = 228.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.22/433.68 = 228.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.22x = 433.68 × 228.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.22x = 98,957.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,957.10/289.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.15

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