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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.23, 338.36 and 194.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.23, 338.36 and 194.49 is: 292.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.23 : 338.36 = 194.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.23/338.36 = 194.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.23x = 338.36 × 194.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.23x = 65,806.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,806.66/225.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.18

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