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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.82, 341.48 and 209.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.82, 341.48 and 209.20 is: 312.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.82 : 341.48 = 209.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.82/341.48 = 209.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.82x = 341.48 × 209.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.82x = 71,437.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,437.62/228.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.20

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