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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.35, 337.83 and 196.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.35, 337.83 and 196.94 is: 293.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.35 : 337.83 = 196.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.35/337.83 = 196.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.35x = 337.83 × 196.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.35x = 66,532.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,532.24/226.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.94

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