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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.42, 341.89 and 190.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.42, 341.89 and 190.49 is: 285.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.42 : 341.89 = 190.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.42/341.89 = 190.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.42x = 341.89 × 190.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.42x = 65,124.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,124.44/228.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.11

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