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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.55, 343.61 and 196.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.55, 343.61 and 196.74 is: 294.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.55 : 343.61 = 196.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.55/343.61 = 196.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.55x = 343.61 × 196.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.55x = 67,601.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,601.59/229.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.50

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