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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.13, 337.59 and 223.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.13, 337.59 and 223.82 is: 334.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.13 : 337.59 = 223.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.13/337.59 = 223.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.13x = 337.59 × 223.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.13x = 75,558.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,558.27/226.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.14

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