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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.22, 338.51 and 195.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.22, 338.51 and 195.89 is: 293.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.22 : 338.51 = 195.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.22/338.51 = 195.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.22x = 338.51 × 195.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.22x = 66,309.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,309.52/226.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.13

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