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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.96, 342.72 and 208.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.96, 342.72 and 208.32 is: 311.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.96 : 342.72 = 208.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.96/342.72 = 208.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.96x = 342.72 × 208.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.96x = 71,395.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,395.43/228.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.82

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