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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.24, 340.32 and 201

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.24, 340.32 and 201 is: 299.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.24 : 340.32 = 201 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.24/340.32 = 201/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.24x = 340.32 × 201
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.24x = 68,404.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,404.32/228.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.70

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