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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.99, 341.79 and 189.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.99, 341.79 and 189.36 is: 283.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.99 : 341.79 = 189.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.99/341.79 = 189.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.99x = 341.79 × 189.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.99x = 64,721.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,721.35/227.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.88

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