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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.12, 336.48 and 192.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.12, 336.48 and 192.72 is: 288.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.12 : 336.48 = 192.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.12/336.48 = 192.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.12x = 336.48 × 192.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.12x = 64,846.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,846.43/225.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.05

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