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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.06, 339.39 and 195.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.06, 339.39 and 195.68 is: 293.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.06 : 339.39 = 195.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.06/339.39 = 195.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.06x = 339.39 × 195.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.06x = 66,412.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,412.68/226.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.79

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