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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.66, 343.06 and 190.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.66, 343.06 and 190.38 is: 285.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.66 : 343.06 = 190.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.66/343.06 = 190.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.66x = 343.06 × 190.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.66x = 65,311.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,311.76/228.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.63

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