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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.84, 343.26 and 188.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.84, 343.26 and 188.20 is: 282.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.84 : 343.26 = 188.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.84/343.26 = 188.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.84x = 343.26 × 188.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.84x = 64,601.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,601.53/228.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.30

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