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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.47, 338.96 and 194.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.47, 338.96 and 194.79 is: 291.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.47 : 338.96 = 194.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.47/338.96 = 194.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.47x = 338.96 × 194.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.47x = 66,025.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,025.04/226.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.54

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