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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.33, 314.40 and 195.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.33, 314.40 and 195.51 is: 269.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.33 : 314.40 = 195.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.33/314.40 = 195.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.33x = 314.40 × 195.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.33x = 61,468.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,468.34/228.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.21

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