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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.52, 344.57 and 191.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.52, 344.57 and 191.48 is: 287.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.52 : 344.57 = 191.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.52/344.57 = 191.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.52x = 344.57 × 191.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.52x = 65,975.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,975.58/229.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.45

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