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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.38, 341.26 and 195.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.38, 341.26 and 195.26 is: 293.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.38 : 341.26 = 195.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.38/341.26 = 195.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.38x = 341.26 × 195.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.38x = 66,634.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,634.43/227.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.05

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