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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.59, 341.33 and 189.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.59, 341.33 and 189.31 is: 283.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.59 : 341.33 = 189.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.59/341.33 = 189.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.59x = 341.33 × 189.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.59x = 64,617.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,617.18/227.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.93

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