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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.70, 488.20 and 228.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.70, 488.20 and 228.23 is: 342.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.70 : 488.20 = 228.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.70/488.20 = 228.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.70x = 488.20 × 228.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.70x = 111,421.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,421.89/325.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.10

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