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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.01, 341.56 and 199.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.01, 341.56 and 199.16 is: 298.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.01 : 341.56 = 199.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.01/341.56 = 199.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.01x = 341.56 × 199.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.01x = 68,022.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,022.39/228.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.33

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