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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.23, 343.47 and 190.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.23, 343.47 and 190.95 is: 286.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.23 : 343.47 = 190.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.23/343.47 = 190.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.23x = 343.47 × 190.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.23x = 65,585.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,585.60/229.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.11

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