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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.10, 339.18 and 154.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.10, 339.18 and 154.28 is: 231.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.10 : 339.18 = 154.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.10/339.18 = 154.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.10x = 339.18 × 154.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.10x = 52,328.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,328.69/226.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.44

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