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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.46, 315.32 and 191.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.46, 315.32 and 191.56 is: 264.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.46 : 315.32 = 191.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.46/315.32 = 191.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.46x = 315.32 × 191.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.46x = 60,402.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,402.70/228.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.39

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