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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.88, 336.78 and 192.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.88, 336.78 and 192.20 is: 289.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.88 : 336.78 = 192.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.88/336.78 = 192.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.88x = 336.78 × 192.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.88x = 64,729.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,729.12/223.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.12

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