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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.08, 339.48 and 153.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.08, 339.48 and 153.18 is: 230.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.08 : 339.48 = 153.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.08/339.48 = 153.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.08x = 339.48 × 153.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.08x = 52,001.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,001.55/226.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.01

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