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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.76, 343.03 and 206.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.76, 343.03 and 206.14 is: 309.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.76 : 343.03 = 206.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.76/343.03 = 206.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.76x = 343.03 × 206.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.76x = 70,711.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,711.17/228.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.11

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