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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.58, 311.99 and 195.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.58, 311.99 and 195.44 is: 269.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.58 : 311.99 = 195.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.58/311.99 = 195.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.58x = 311.99 × 195.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.58x = 60,972.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,972.79/226.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.11

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