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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.03, 340.37 and 199.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.03, 340.37 and 199.32 is: 297.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.03 : 340.37 = 199.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.03/340.37 = 199.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.03x = 340.37 × 199.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.03x = 67,841.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,841.55/228.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.51

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