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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.11, 339.27 and 153.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.11, 339.27 and 153.82 is: 230.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.11 : 339.27 = 153.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.11/339.27 = 153.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.11x = 339.27 × 153.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.11x = 52,186.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,186.51/226.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.80

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