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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.72, 315.70 and 202.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.72, 315.70 and 202.58 is: 279.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.72 : 315.70 = 202.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.72/315.70 = 202.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.72x = 315.70 × 202.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.72x = 63,954.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,954.36/228.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.62

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