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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.76, 341.57 and 208.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.76, 341.57 and 208.24 is: 310.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.76 : 341.57 = 208.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.76/341.57 = 208.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.76x = 341.57 × 208.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.76x = 71,128.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,128.54/228.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.93

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