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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.41, 340.85 and 202.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.41, 340.85 and 202.44 is: 302.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.41 : 340.85 = 202.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.41/340.85 = 202.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.41x = 340.85 × 202.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.41x = 69,000.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,000.66/228.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.10

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