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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.41, 315.78 and 192.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.41, 315.78 and 192.15 is: 264.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.41 : 315.78 = 192.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.41/315.78 = 192.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.41x = 315.78 × 192.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.41x = 60,677.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,677.13/229.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.49

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