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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.26, 342.34 and 189.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.26, 342.34 and 189.98 is: 284.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.26 : 342.34 = 189.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.26/342.34 = 189.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.26x = 342.34 × 189.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.26x = 65,038.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,038.56/228.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.94

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