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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.08, 338.66 and 191.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.08, 338.66 and 191.91 is: 287.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.08 : 338.66 = 191.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.08/338.66 = 191.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.08x = 338.66 × 191.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.08x = 64,992.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,992.24/226.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.47

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