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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.59, 342.33 and 196.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.59, 342.33 and 196.19 is: 293.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.59 : 342.33 = 196.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.59/342.33 = 196.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.59x = 342.33 × 196.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.59x = 67,160.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,160.56/228.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.81

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