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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.58, 315.30 and 192.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.58, 315.30 and 192.22 is: 265.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.58 : 315.30 = 192.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.58/315.30 = 192.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.58x = 315.30 × 192.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.58x = 60,606.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,606.97/228.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.15

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