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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.54, 338.31 and 193.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.54, 338.31 and 193.28 is: 289.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.54 : 338.31 = 193.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.54/338.31 = 193.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.54x = 338.31 × 193.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.54x = 65,386.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,386.87/225.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.91

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