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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.78, 315.48 and 197.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.78, 315.48 and 197.67 is: 272.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.78 : 315.48 = 197.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.78/315.48 = 197.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.78x = 315.48 × 197.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.78x = 62,360.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,360.93/228.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.58

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