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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.49, 314.28 and 204.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.49, 314.28 and 204.80 is: 281.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.49 : 314.28 = 204.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.49/314.28 = 204.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.49x = 314.28 × 204.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.49x = 64,362.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,362.97/228.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.69

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