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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.38, 338.90 and 195.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.38, 338.90 and 195.43 is: 292.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.38 : 338.90 = 195.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.38/338.90 = 195.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.38x = 338.90 × 195.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.38x = 66,231.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,231.23/226.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.57

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