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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.05, 338.94 and 149.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.05, 338.94 and 149.05 is: 223.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.05 : 338.94 = 149.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.05/338.94 = 149.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.05x = 338.94 × 149.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.05x = 50,519.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,519.01/226.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.49

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