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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.65, 341.97 and 204.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.65, 341.97 and 204.47 is: 305.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.65 : 341.97 = 204.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.65/341.97 = 204.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.65x = 341.97 × 204.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.65x = 69,922.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,922.61/228.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.81

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