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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.02, 338.22 and 208.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.02, 338.22 and 208.20 is: 311.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.02 : 338.22 = 208.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.02/338.22 = 208.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.02x = 338.22 × 208.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.02x = 70,417.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,417.40/226.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.55

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