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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.32, 341.73 and 207

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.32, 341.73 and 207 is: 309.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.32 : 341.73 = 207 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.32/341.73 = 207/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.32x = 341.73 × 207
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.32x = 70,738.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,738.11/228.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.83

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