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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.10, 339.15 and 212.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.10, 339.15 and 212.60 is: 318.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.10 : 339.15 = 212.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.10/339.15 = 212.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.10x = 339.15 × 212.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.10x = 72,103.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,103.29/226.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.90

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