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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.84, 344.42 and 206.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.84, 344.42 and 206.48 is: 310.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.84 : 344.42 = 206.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.84/344.42 = 206.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.84x = 344.42 × 206.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.84x = 71,115.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,115.84/228.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.77

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