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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.26, 342.40 and 192.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.26, 342.40 and 192.36 is: 288.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.26 : 342.40 = 192.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.26/342.40 = 192.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.26x = 342.40 × 192.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.26x = 65,864.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,864.06/228.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.55

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