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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.42, 315.09 and 204.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.42, 315.09 and 204.93 is: 282.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.42 : 315.09 = 204.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.42/315.09 = 204.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.42x = 315.09 × 204.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.42x = 64,571.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,571.39/228.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.69

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