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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.83, 342.72 and 199.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.83, 342.72 and 199.17 is: 298.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.83 : 342.72 = 199.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.83/342.72 = 199.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.83x = 342.72 × 199.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.83x = 68,259.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,259.54/228.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.30

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