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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.05, 338.25 and 153.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.05, 338.25 and 153.96 is: 230.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.05 : 338.25 = 153.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.05/338.25 = 153.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.05x = 338.25 × 153.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.05x = 52,076.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,076.97/226.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.38

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