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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.41, 340.54 and 207.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.41, 340.54 and 207.67 is: 309.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.41 : 340.54 = 207.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.41/340.54 = 207.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.41x = 340.54 × 207.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.41x = 70,718.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,718.57/228.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.62

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