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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.39, 341.87 and 195.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.39, 341.87 and 195.59 is: 292.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.39 : 341.87 = 195.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.39/341.87 = 195.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.39x = 341.87 × 195.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.39x = 66,863.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,863.67/228.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.76

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