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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.38, 338.46 and 191.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.38, 338.46 and 191.54 is: 287.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.38 : 338.46 = 191.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.38/338.46 = 191.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.38x = 338.46 × 191.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.38x = 64,828.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,828.63/225.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.64

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