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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.80, 341.44 and 201.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.80, 341.44 and 201.44 is: 300.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.80 : 341.44 = 201.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.80/341.44 = 201.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.80x = 341.44 × 201.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.80x = 68,779.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,779.67/228.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.61

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