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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.23, 341.36 and 196.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.23, 341.36 and 196.49 is: 295.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.23 : 341.36 = 196.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.23/341.36 = 196.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.23x = 341.36 × 196.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.23x = 67,072.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,072.84/227.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.18

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