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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.22, 345.18 and 189.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.22, 345.18 and 189.54 is: 284.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.22 : 345.18 = 189.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.22/345.18 = 189.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.22x = 345.18 × 189.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.22x = 65,425.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,425.42/230.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.19

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