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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.86, 341.55 and 195.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.86, 341.55 and 195.54 is: 294.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.86 : 341.55 = 195.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.86/341.55 = 195.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.86x = 341.55 × 195.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.86x = 66,785.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,785.71/226.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.39

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