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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.87, 343.77 and 196.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.87, 343.77 and 196.35 is: 294.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.87 : 343.77 = 196.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.87/343.77 = 196.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.87x = 343.77 × 196.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.87x = 67,499.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,499.24/228.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.92

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