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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.95, 334.26 and 195.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.95, 334.26 and 195.30 is: 291.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.95 : 334.26 = 195.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.95/334.26 = 195.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.95x = 334.26 × 195.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.95x = 65,282.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,282.30/223.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.51

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