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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.08, 334.32 and 225.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.08, 334.32 and 225.52 is: 333.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.08 : 334.32 = 225.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.08/334.32 = 225.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.08x = 334.32 × 225.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.08x = 75,395.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,395.85/226.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.49

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