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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.30, 339.61 and 197.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.30, 339.61 and 197.50 is: 296.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.30 : 339.61 = 197.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.30/339.61 = 197.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.30x = 339.61 × 197.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.30x = 67,072.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,072.98/226.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.39

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