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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.64, 339.24 and 192.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.64, 339.24 and 192.08 is: 287.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.64 : 339.24 = 192.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.64/339.24 = 192.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.64x = 339.24 × 192.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.64x = 65,161.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,161.22/226.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.51

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