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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.13, 342.20 and 197.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.13, 342.20 and 197.76 is: 296.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.13 : 342.20 = 197.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.13/342.20 = 197.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.13x = 342.20 × 197.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.13x = 67,673.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,673.47/228.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.64

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