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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.86, 343.99 and 188.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.86, 343.99 and 188.24 is: 281.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.86 : 343.99 = 188.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.86/343.99 = 188.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.86x = 343.99 × 188.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.86x = 64,752.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,752.68/229.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.70

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