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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.12, 336.96 and 196.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.12, 336.96 and 196.32 is: 293.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.12 : 336.96 = 196.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.12/336.96 = 196.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.12x = 336.96 × 196.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.12x = 66,151.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,151.99/225.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.85

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