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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.60, 315.27 and 207

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.60, 315.27 and 207 is: 285.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.60 : 315.27 = 207 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.60/315.27 = 207/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.60x = 315.27 × 207
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.60x = 65,260.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,260.89/228.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.48

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