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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.06, 341.66 and 197.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.06, 341.66 and 197.42 is: 295.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.06 : 341.66 = 197.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.06/341.66 = 197.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.06x = 341.66 × 197.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.06x = 67,450.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,450.52/228.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.76

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