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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.34, 341.59 and 189.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.34, 341.59 and 189.90 is: 284.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.34 : 341.59 = 189.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.34/341.59 = 189.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.34x = 341.59 × 189.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.34x = 64,867.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,867.47/228.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.09

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