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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.07, 338.72 and 191.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.07, 338.72 and 191.82 is: 287.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.07 : 338.72 = 191.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.07/338.72 = 191.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.07x = 338.72 × 191.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.07x = 64,972.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,972.31/226.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.41

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