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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.10, 341.16 and 222.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.10, 341.16 and 222.90 is: 336.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.10 : 341.16 = 222.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.10/341.16 = 222.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.10x = 341.16 × 222.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.10x = 76,043.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,043.45/226.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.33

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