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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228, 340.44 and 187.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228, 340.44 and 187.32 is: 279.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228 : 340.44 = 187.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228/340.44 = 187.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228x = 340.44 × 187.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228x = 63,771.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,771.22/228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.70

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