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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.24, 512.88 and 228

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.24, 512.88 and 228 is: 341.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.24 : 512.88 = 228 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.24/512.88 = 228/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.24x = 512.88 × 228
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.24x = 116,936.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,936.64/342.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.68

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