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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.36, 337.23 and 189.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.36, 337.23 and 189.18 is: 283.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.36 : 337.23 = 189.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.36/337.23 = 189.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.36x = 337.23 × 189.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.36x = 63,797.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,797.17/225.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.09

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