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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.04, 339.10 and 215.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.04, 339.10 and 215.12 is: 322.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.04 : 339.10 = 215.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.04/339.10 = 215.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.04x = 339.10 × 215.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.04x = 72,947.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,947.19/226.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.72

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