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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.24, 343.66 and 190.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.24, 343.66 and 190.61 is: 285.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.24 : 343.66 = 190.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.24/343.66 = 190.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.24x = 343.66 × 190.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.24x = 65,505.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,505.03/229.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.75

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