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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.36, 340.79 and 195.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.36, 340.79 and 195.04 is: 293.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.36 : 340.79 = 195.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.36/340.79 = 195.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.36x = 340.79 × 195.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.36x = 66,467.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,467.68/226.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.64

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