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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.23, 338.77 and 193.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.23, 338.77 and 193.94 is: 290.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.23 : 338.77 = 193.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.23/338.77 = 193.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.23x = 338.77 × 193.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.23x = 65,701.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,701.69/226.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.42

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