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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.32, 342.32 and 185.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.32, 342.32 and 185.76 is: 278.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.32 : 342.32 = 185.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.32/342.32 = 185.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.32x = 342.32 × 185.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.32x = 63,589.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,589.36/228.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.51

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