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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.10, 342.31 and 206.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.10, 342.31 and 206.64 is: 310.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.10 : 342.31 = 206.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.10/342.31 = 206.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.10x = 342.31 × 206.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.10x = 70,734.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,734.94/228.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.10

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