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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.56, 338.44 and 196.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.56, 338.44 and 196.70 is: 295.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.56 : 338.44 = 196.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.56/338.44 = 196.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.56x = 338.44 × 196.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.56x = 66,571.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,571.15/225.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.14

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