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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.78, 316.17 and 209.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.78, 316.17 and 209.34 is: 289.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.78 : 316.17 = 209.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.78/316.17 = 209.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.78x = 316.17 × 209.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.78x = 66,187.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,187.03/228.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.30

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