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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.50, 338.82 and 192.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.50, 338.82 and 192.36 is: 287.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.50 : 338.82 = 192.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.50/338.82 = 192.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.50x = 338.82 × 192.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.50x = 65,175.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,175.42/226.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.75

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