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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.32, 314.88 and 199.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.32, 314.88 and 199.04 is: 274.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.32 : 314.88 = 199.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.32/314.88 = 199.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.32x = 314.88 × 199.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.32x = 62,673.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,673.72/228.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.50

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