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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.12, 339.91 and 190.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.12, 339.91 and 190.22 is: 284.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.12 : 339.91 = 190.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.12/339.91 = 190.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.12x = 339.91 × 190.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.12x = 64,655.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,655.51/227.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.68

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