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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.97, 344.26 and 193.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.97, 344.26 and 193.22 is: 289.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.97 : 344.26 = 193.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.97/344.26 = 193.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.97x = 344.26 × 193.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.97x = 66,517.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,517.92/229.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.25

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