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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.22, 338.78 and 130.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.22, 338.78 and 130.10 is: 194.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.22 : 338.78 = 130.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.22/338.78 = 130.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.22x = 338.78 × 130.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.22x = 44,075.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,075.28/226.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.83

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