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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.22, 339.53 and 189.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.22, 339.53 and 189.88 is: 284.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.22 : 339.53 = 189.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.22/339.53 = 189.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.22x = 339.53 × 189.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.22x = 64,468.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,468.16/226.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.99

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