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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.07, 339.78 and 149.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.07, 339.78 and 149.48 is: 224.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.07 : 339.78 = 149.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.07/339.78 = 149.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.07x = 339.78 × 149.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.07x = 50,791.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,791.67/226.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.68

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