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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.10, 314.93 and 201.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.10, 314.93 and 201.67 is: 278.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.10 : 314.93 = 201.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.10/314.93 = 201.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.10x = 314.93 × 201.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.10x = 63,511.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,511.93/228.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.44

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