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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.22, 344.11 and 191.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.22, 344.11 and 191.16 is: 286.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.22 : 344.11 = 191.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.22/344.11 = 191.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.22x = 344.11 × 191.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.22x = 65,779.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,779.59/229.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.98

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