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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.46, 341.16 and 191.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.46, 341.16 and 191.28 is: 286.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.46 : 341.16 = 191.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.46/341.16 = 191.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.46x = 341.16 × 191.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.46x = 65,257.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,257.08/227.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.89

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