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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.47, 334.60 and 192.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.47, 334.60 and 192.56 is: 288.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.47 : 334.60 = 192.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.47/334.60 = 192.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.47x = 334.60 × 192.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.47x = 64,428.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,428.42/223.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.31

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