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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.08, 343.20 and 193.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.08, 343.20 and 193.20 is: 289.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.08 : 343.20 = 193.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.08/343.20 = 193.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.08x = 343.20 × 193.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.08x = 66,306.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,306.24/229.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.45

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