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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.28, 336.52 and 190.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.28, 336.52 and 190.88 is: 285.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.28 : 336.52 = 190.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.28/336.52 = 190.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.28x = 336.52 × 190.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.28x = 64,234.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,234.94/225.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.13

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