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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.36, 314.82 and 209.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.36, 314.82 and 209.64 is: 289.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.36 : 314.82 = 209.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.36/314.82 = 209.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.36x = 314.82 × 209.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.36x = 65,998.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,998.86/228.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.01

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