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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.90, 342.45 and 207.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.90, 342.45 and 207.30 is: 310.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.90 : 342.45 = 207.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.90/342.45 = 207.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.90x = 342.45 × 207.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.90x = 70,989.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,989.89/228.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.13

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