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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.23, 311.45 and 195.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.23, 311.45 and 195.57 is: 269.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.23 : 311.45 = 195.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.23/311.45 = 195.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.23x = 311.45 × 195.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.23x = 60,909.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,909.30/226.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.24

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