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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.83, 315.14 and 208.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.83, 315.14 and 208.33 is: 286.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.83 : 315.14 = 208.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.83/315.14 = 208.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.83x = 315.14 × 208.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.83x = 65,652.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,652.85/228.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.90

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