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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.52, 337.04 and 188.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.52, 337.04 and 188.88 is: 283.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.52 : 337.04 = 188.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.52/337.04 = 188.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.52x = 337.04 × 188.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.52x = 63,660.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,660.12/224.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.54

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