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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.53, 344.30 and 195.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.53, 344.30 and 195.16 is: 292.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.53 : 344.30 = 195.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.53/344.30 = 195.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.53x = 344.30 × 195.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.53x = 67,193.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,193.49/229.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.74

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