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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.72, 315.96 and 208.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.72, 315.96 and 208.08 is: 287.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.72 : 315.96 = 208.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.72/315.96 = 208.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.72x = 315.96 × 208.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.72x = 65,744.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,744.96/228.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.45

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