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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.56, 343.82 and 192.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.56, 343.82 and 192.22 is: 289.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.56 : 343.82 = 192.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.56/343.82 = 192.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.56x = 343.82 × 192.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.56x = 66,089.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,089.08/228.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.15

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