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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.86, 315.60 and 208.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.86, 315.60 and 208.88 is: 288.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.86 : 315.60 = 208.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.86/315.60 = 208.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.86x = 315.60 × 208.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.86x = 65,922.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,922.53/228.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.05

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