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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.11, 314.04 and 197.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.11, 314.04 and 197.43 is: 271.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.11 : 314.04 = 197.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.11/314.04 = 197.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.11x = 314.04 × 197.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.11x = 62,000.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,000.92/228.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.81

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