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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.17, 341.49 and 200.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.17, 341.49 and 200.73 is: 300.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.17 : 341.49 = 200.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.17/341.49 = 200.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.17x = 341.49 × 200.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.17x = 68,547.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,547.29/228.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.43

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