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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.12, 339.51 and 145.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.12, 339.51 and 145.39 is: 218.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.12 : 339.51 = 145.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.12/339.51 = 145.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.12x = 339.51 × 145.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.12x = 49,361.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,361.36/226.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.30

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