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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.30, 338 and 191.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.30, 338 and 191.30 is: 286.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.30 : 338 = 191.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.30/338 = 191.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.30x = 338 × 191.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.30x = 64,659.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,659.40/225.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.99

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