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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.44, 311.58 and 195.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.44, 311.58 and 195.21 is: 268.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.44 : 311.58 = 195.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.44/311.58 = 195.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.44x = 311.58 × 195.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.44x = 60,823.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,823.53/226.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.61

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