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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.48, 312.29 and 196.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.48, 312.29 and 196.91 is: 271.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.48 : 312.29 = 196.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.48/312.29 = 196.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.48x = 312.29 × 196.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.48x = 61,492.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,492.34/226.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.51

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