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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.14, 339.36 and 153.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.14, 339.36 and 153.15 is: 229.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.14 : 339.36 = 153.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.14/339.36 = 153.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.14x = 339.36 × 153.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.14x = 51,972.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,972.98/226.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.83

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