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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.02, 338.66 and 200.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.02, 338.66 and 200.51 is: 300.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.02 : 338.66 = 200.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.02/338.66 = 200.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.02x = 338.66 × 200.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.02x = 67,902.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,902.02/226.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.42

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