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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.63, 315.16 and 197.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.63, 315.16 and 197.38 is: 272.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.63 : 315.16 = 197.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.63/315.16 = 197.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.63x = 315.16 × 197.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.63x = 62,206.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,206.28/228.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.08

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