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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.97, 342.70 and 197.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.97, 342.70 and 197.29 is: 295.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.97 : 342.70 = 197.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.97/342.70 = 197.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.97x = 342.70 × 197.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.97x = 67,611.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,611.28/228.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.28

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