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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.62, 343.61 and 201.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.62, 343.61 and 201.28 is: 302.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.62 : 343.61 = 201.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.62/343.61 = 201.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.62x = 343.61 × 201.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.62x = 69,160.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,160.90/228.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.52

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