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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.47, 334.62 and 189.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.47, 334.62 and 189.16 is: 283.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.47 : 334.62 = 189.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.47/334.62 = 189.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.47x = 334.62 × 189.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.47x = 63,296.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,296.72/223.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.24

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