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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.33, 314.45 and 207.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.33, 314.45 and 207.83 is: 286.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.33 : 314.45 = 207.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.33/314.45 = 207.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.33x = 314.45 × 207.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.33x = 65,352.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,352.14/228.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.22

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