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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.12, 313.98 and 206.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.12, 313.98 and 206.24 is: 283.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.12 : 313.98 = 206.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.12/313.98 = 206.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.12x = 313.98 × 206.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.12x = 64,755.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,755.24/228.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.86

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