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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.43, 339.27 and 190.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.43, 339.27 and 190.43 is: 285.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.43 : 339.27 = 190.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.43/339.27 = 190.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.43x = 339.27 × 190.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.43x = 64,607.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,607.19/226.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.33

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