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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.04, 339.68 and 217.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.04, 339.68 and 217.96 is: 327.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.04 : 339.68 = 217.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.04/339.68 = 217.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.04x = 339.68 × 217.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.04x = 74,036.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,036.65/226.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.54

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