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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.56, 340.81 and 190.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.56, 340.81 and 190.22 is: 286.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.56 : 340.81 = 190.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.56/340.81 = 190.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.56x = 340.81 × 190.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.56x = 64,826.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,826.70/226.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.13

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