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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.99, 343.41 and 195.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.99, 343.41 and 195.12 is: 292.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.99 : 343.41 = 195.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.99/343.41 = 195.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.99x = 343.41 × 195.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.99x = 67,006.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,006.16/228.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.62

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