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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.48, 315.03 and 189.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.48, 315.03 and 189.30 is: 261.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.48 : 315.03 = 189.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.48/315.03 = 189.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.48x = 315.03 × 189.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.48x = 59,635.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,635.18/228.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.01

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