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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.96, 340.44 and 130.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.96, 340.44 and 130.84 is: 196.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.96 : 340.44 = 130.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.96/340.44 = 130.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.96x = 340.44 × 130.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.96x = 44,543.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,543.17/226.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.26

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