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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.89, 343.52 and 202.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.89, 343.52 and 202.93 is: 304.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.89 : 343.52 = 202.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.89/343.52 = 202.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.89x = 343.52 × 202.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.89x = 69,710.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,710.51/228.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.56

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