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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.86, 338.48 and 195.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.86, 338.48 and 195.48 is: 292.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.86 : 338.48 = 195.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.86/338.48 = 195.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.86x = 338.48 × 195.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.86x = 66,166.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,166.07/225.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.95

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