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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.50, 339.93 and 130.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.50, 339.93 and 130.38 is: 195.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.50 : 339.93 = 130.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.50/339.93 = 130.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.50x = 339.93 × 130.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.50x = 44,320.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,320.07/226.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.67

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