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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.74, 339.48 and 197.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.74, 339.48 and 197.76 is: 296.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.74 : 339.48 = 197.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.74/339.48 = 197.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.74x = 339.48 × 197.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.74x = 67,135.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,135.56/226.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.09

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