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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.08, 338.64 and 220.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.08, 338.64 and 220.64 is: 330.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.08 : 338.64 = 220.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.08/338.64 = 220.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.08x = 338.64 × 220.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.08x = 74,717.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,717.53/226.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.49

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