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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.18, 341.61 and 202.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.18, 341.61 and 202.45 is: 303.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.18 : 341.61 = 202.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.18/341.61 = 202.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.18x = 341.61 × 202.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.18x = 69,158.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,158.94/228.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.09

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