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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.02, 343.26 and 193.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.02, 343.26 and 193.02 is: 289.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.02 : 343.26 = 193.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.02/343.26 = 193.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.02x = 343.26 × 193.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.02x = 66,256.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,256.05/229.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.30

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