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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.12, 314.90 and 205.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.12, 314.90 and 205.89 is: 284.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.12 : 314.90 = 205.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.12/314.90 = 205.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.12x = 314.90 × 205.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.12x = 64,834.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,834.76/228.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.21

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