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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.02, 340.36 and 200.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.02, 340.36 and 200.68 is: 299.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.02 : 340.36 = 200.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.02/340.36 = 200.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.02x = 340.36 × 200.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.02x = 68,302.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,302.09/228.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.55

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