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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.12, 338.58 and 154.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.12, 338.58 and 154.12 is: 230.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.12 : 338.58 = 154.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.12/338.58 = 154.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.12x = 338.58 × 154.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.12x = 52,181.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,181.95/226.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.77

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