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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.50, 339.75 and 130.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.50, 339.75 and 130.32 is: 195.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.50 : 339.75 = 130.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.50/339.75 = 130.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.50x = 339.75 × 130.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.50x = 44,276.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,276.22/226.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.48

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