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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.03, 342.18 and 209.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.03, 342.18 and 209.67 is: 314.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.03 : 342.18 = 209.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.03/342.18 = 209.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.03x = 342.18 × 209.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.03x = 71,744.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,744.88/228.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.63

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