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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.90, 341.10 and 197.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.90, 341.10 and 197.20 is: 296.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.90 : 341.10 = 197.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.90/341.10 = 197.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.90x = 341.10 × 197.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.90x = 67,264.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,264.92/226.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.45

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