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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.33, 344.07 and 195.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.33, 344.07 and 195.19 is: 292.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.33 : 344.07 = 195.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.33/344.07 = 195.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.33x = 344.07 × 195.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.33x = 67,159.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,159.02/229.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.85

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