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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.56, 339.96 and 191.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.56, 339.96 and 191.52 is: 287.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.56 : 339.96 = 191.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.56/339.96 = 191.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.56x = 339.96 × 191.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.56x = 65,109.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,109.14/226.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.38

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