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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.02, 337.11 and 209.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.02, 337.11 and 209.01 is: 311.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.02 : 337.11 = 209.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.02/337.11 = 209.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.02x = 337.11 × 209.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.02x = 70,459.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,459.36/226.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.74

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