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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.02, 338.58 and 212.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.02, 338.58 and 212.22 is: 317.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.02 : 338.58 = 212.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.02/338.58 = 212.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.02x = 338.58 × 212.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.02x = 71,853.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,853.45/226.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.91

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