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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.30, 341.26 and 196.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.30, 341.26 and 196.94 is: 295.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.30 : 341.26 = 196.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.30/341.26 = 196.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.30x = 341.26 × 196.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.30x = 67,207.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,207.74/227.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.68

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