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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.64, 315.32 and 192.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.64, 315.32 and 192.16 is: 265.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.64 : 315.32 = 192.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.64/315.32 = 192.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.64x = 315.32 × 192.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.64x = 60,591.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,591.89/228.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.01

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