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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.33, 341.89 and 189.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.33, 341.89 and 189.54 is: 283.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.33 : 341.89 = 189.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.33/341.89 = 189.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.33x = 341.89 × 189.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.33x = 64,801.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,801.76/228.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.81

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