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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.21, 342.27 and 189.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.21, 342.27 and 189.95 is: 284.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.21 : 342.27 = 189.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.21/342.27 = 189.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.21x = 342.27 × 189.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.21x = 65,012.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,012.48/228.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.88

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