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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.02, 341.42 and 205.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.02, 341.42 and 205.34 is: 307.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.02 : 341.42 = 205.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.02/341.42 = 205.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.02x = 341.42 × 205.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.02x = 70,104.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,104.45/228.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.46

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