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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.02, 343.62 and 192.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.02, 343.62 and 192.84 is: 289.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.02 : 343.62 = 192.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.02/343.62 = 192.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.02x = 343.62 × 192.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.02x = 66,263.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,263.68/229.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.34

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