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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.15, 342.27 and 197.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.15, 342.27 and 197.64 is: 296.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.15 : 342.27 = 197.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.15/342.27 = 197.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.15x = 342.27 × 197.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.15x = 67,646.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,646.24/228.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.50

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