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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.08, 338.52 and 197.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.08, 338.52 and 197.16 is: 295.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.08 : 338.52 = 197.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.08/338.52 = 197.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.08x = 338.52 × 197.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.08x = 66,742.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,742.60/226.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.22

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