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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.02, 339.12 and 148.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.02, 339.12 and 148.98 is: 223.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.02 : 339.12 = 148.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.02/339.12 = 148.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.02x = 339.12 × 148.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.02x = 50,522.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,522.10/226.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.53

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