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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.24, 314.79 and 193.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.24, 314.79 and 193.37 is: 266.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.24 : 314.79 = 193.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.24/314.79 = 193.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.24x = 314.79 × 193.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.24x = 60,869.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,869.37/228.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.69

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