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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.36, 343.32 and 200.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.36, 343.32 and 200.04 is: 300.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.36 : 343.32 = 200.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.36/343.32 = 200.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.36x = 343.32 × 200.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.36x = 68,677.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,677.73/228.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.74

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