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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.34, 314.22 and 207.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.34, 314.22 and 207.64 is: 285.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.34 : 314.22 = 207.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.34/314.22 = 207.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.34x = 314.22 × 207.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.34x = 65,244.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,244.64/228.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.73

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