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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.32, 312.12 and 197.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.32, 312.12 and 197.04 is: 271.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.32 : 312.12 = 197.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.32/312.12 = 197.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.32x = 312.12 × 197.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.32x = 61,500.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,500.12/226.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.74

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