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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.46, 341.33 and 201.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.46, 341.33 and 201.70 is: 301.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.46 : 341.33 = 201.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.46/341.33 = 201.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.46x = 341.33 × 201.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.46x = 68,846.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,846.26/228.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.35

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