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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.48, 342.04 and 189.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.48, 342.04 and 189.60 is: 283.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.48 : 342.04 = 189.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.48/342.04 = 189.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.48x = 342.04 × 189.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.48x = 64,850.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,850.78/228.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.84

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