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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.64, 315.80 and 199.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.64, 315.80 and 199.07 is: 274.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.64 : 315.80 = 199.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.64/315.80 = 199.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.64x = 315.80 × 199.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.64x = 62,866.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,866.31/228.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.96

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