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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.27, 343.50 and 190.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.27, 343.50 and 190.54 is: 285.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.27 : 343.50 = 190.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.27/343.50 = 190.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.27x = 343.50 × 190.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.27x = 65,450.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,450.49/229.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.47

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