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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.38, 342.25 and 205.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.38, 342.25 and 205.90 is: 308.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.38 : 342.25 = 205.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.38/342.25 = 205.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.38x = 342.25 × 205.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.38x = 70,467.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,467.90/228.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.56

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