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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.65, 343.86 and 189.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.65, 343.86 and 189.25 is: 283.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.65 : 343.86 = 189.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.65/343.86 = 189.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.65x = 343.86 × 189.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.65x = 65,073.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,073.94/229.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.37

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