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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.89, 340.34 and 192.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.89, 340.34 and 192.88 is: 289.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.89 : 340.34 = 192.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.89/340.34 = 192.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.89x = 340.34 × 192.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.89x = 65,644.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,644.24/226.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.32

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