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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.09, 339.33 and 218.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.09, 339.33 and 218.12 is: 327.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.09 : 339.33 = 218.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.09/339.33 = 218.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.09x = 339.33 × 218.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.09x = 74,014.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,014.66/226.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.38

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