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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.75, 343.16 and 188.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.75, 343.16 and 188.34 is: 282.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.75 : 343.16 = 188.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.75/343.16 = 188.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.75x = 343.16 × 188.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.75x = 64,630.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,630.75/228.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.54

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