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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.32, 343.98 and 192.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.32, 343.98 and 192.60 is: 288.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.32 : 343.98 = 192.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.32/343.98 = 192.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.32x = 343.98 × 192.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.32x = 66,250.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,250.55/229.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.90

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