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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.96, 342.36 and 193.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.96, 342.36 and 193.32 is: 289.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.96 : 342.36 = 193.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.96/342.36 = 193.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.96x = 342.36 × 193.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.96x = 66,185.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,185.04/228.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.07

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