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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.36, 342.36 and 205.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.36, 342.36 and 205.32 is: 307.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.36 : 342.36 = 205.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.36/342.36 = 205.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.36x = 342.36 × 205.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.36x = 70,293.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,293.36/228.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.82

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