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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.86, 342.74 and 204.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.86, 342.74 and 204.56 is: 306.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.86 : 342.74 = 204.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.86/342.74 = 204.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.86x = 342.74 × 204.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.86x = 70,110.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,110.89/228.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.35

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