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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.46, 341.07 and 193.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.46, 341.07 and 193.87 is: 289.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.46 : 341.07 = 193.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.46/341.07 = 193.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.46x = 341.07 × 193.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.46x = 66,123.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,123.34/228.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.43

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