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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.04, 338.56 and 208.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.04, 338.56 and 208.28 is: 311.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.04 : 338.56 = 208.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.04/338.56 = 208.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.04x = 338.56 × 208.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.04x = 70,515.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,515.28/226.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.96

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