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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.28, 339.44 and 196.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.28, 339.44 and 196.19 is: 293.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.28 : 339.44 = 196.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.28/339.44 = 196.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.28x = 339.44 × 196.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.28x = 66,594.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,594.73/227.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.01

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