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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.20, 342.48 and 204.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.20, 342.48 and 204.90 is: 306.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.20 : 342.48 = 204.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.20/342.48 = 204.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.20x = 342.48 × 204.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.20x = 70,174.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,174.15/229.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.17

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