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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.66, 344.72 and 192.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.66, 344.72 and 192.84 is: 290.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.66 : 344.72 = 192.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.66/344.72 = 192.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.66x = 344.72 × 192.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.66x = 66,475.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,475.80/228.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.72

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