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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.02, 341.13 and 197.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.02, 341.13 and 197.93 is: 296.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.02 : 341.13 = 197.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.02/341.13 = 197.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.02x = 341.13 × 197.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.02x = 67,519.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,519.86/228.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.11

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