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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.05, 339.26 and 208.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.05, 339.26 and 208.41 is: 312.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.05 : 339.26 = 208.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.05/339.26 = 208.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.05x = 339.26 × 208.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.05x = 70,704.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,704.13/226.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.78

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