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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.02, 336.30 and 225.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.02, 336.30 and 225.48 is: 335.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.02 : 336.30 = 225.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.02/336.30 = 225.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.02x = 336.30 × 225.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.02x = 75,828.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,828.92/226.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.50

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