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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226, 336.95 and 212.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226, 336.95 and 212.23 is: 316.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226 : 336.95 = 212.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226/336.95 = 212.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226x = 336.95 × 212.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226x = 71,509.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,509.84/226
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.42

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