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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226, 339.16 and 150.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226, 339.16 and 150.16 is: 225.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226 : 339.16 = 150.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226/339.16 = 150.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226x = 339.16 × 150.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226x = 50,928.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,928.27/226
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.35

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