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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.44, 312.96 and 196.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.44, 312.96 and 196.21 is: 269.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.44 : 312.96 = 196.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.44/312.96 = 196.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.44x = 312.96 × 196.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.44x = 61,405.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,405.88/227.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.99

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