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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.56, 344.40 and 188.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.56, 344.40 and 188.87 is: 284.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.56 : 344.40 = 188.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.56/344.40 = 188.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.56x = 344.40 × 188.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.56x = 65,045.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,045.11/228.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.59

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