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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.01, 341.86 and 197.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.01, 341.86 and 197.16 is: 295.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.01 : 341.86 = 197.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.01/341.86 = 197.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.01x = 341.86 × 197.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.01x = 67,401.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,401.12/228.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.61

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