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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.44, 338.94 and 197.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.44, 338.94 and 197.46 is: 295.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.44 : 338.94 = 197.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.44/338.94 = 197.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.44x = 338.94 × 197.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.44x = 66,927.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,927.09/226.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.56

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