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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.60, 343.44 and 188.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.60, 343.44 and 188.10 is: 282.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.60 : 343.44 = 188.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.60/343.44 = 188.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.60x = 343.44 × 188.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.60x = 64,601.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,601.06/228.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.59

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