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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.40, 338.70 and 196.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.40, 338.70 and 196.30 is: 293.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.40 : 338.70 = 196.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.40/338.70 = 196.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.40x = 338.70 × 196.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.40x = 66,486.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,486.81/226.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.67

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