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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.08, 314.46 and 195.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.08, 314.46 and 195.27 is: 269.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.08 : 314.46 = 195.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.08/314.46 = 195.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.08x = 314.46 × 195.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.08x = 61,404.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,404.60/228.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.23

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