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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.16, 338.79 and 193.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.16, 338.79 and 193.82 is: 290.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.16 : 338.79 = 193.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.16/338.79 = 193.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.16x = 338.79 × 193.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.16x = 65,664.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,664.28/226.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.34

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