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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.78, 342.78 and 192.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.78, 342.78 and 192.36 is: 288.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.78 : 342.78 = 192.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.78/342.78 = 192.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.78x = 342.78 × 192.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.78x = 65,937.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,937.16/228.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.21

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