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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.81, 341.79 and 207.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.81, 341.79 and 207.12 is: 309.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.81 : 341.79 = 207.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.81/341.79 = 207.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.81x = 341.79 × 207.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.81x = 70,791.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,791.54/228.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.39

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