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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.99, 316.71 and 204.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.99, 316.71 and 204.39 is: 282.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.99 : 316.71 = 204.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.99/316.71 = 204.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.99x = 316.71 × 204.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.99x = 64,732.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,732.36/228.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.69

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