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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.28, 335.52 and 192.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.28, 335.52 and 192.60 is: 288.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.28 : 335.52 = 192.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.28/335.52 = 192.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.28x = 335.52 × 192.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.28x = 64,621.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,621.15/224.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.13

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