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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.16, 314.19 and 223.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.16, 314.19 and 223.94 is: 311.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.16 : 314.19 = 223.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.16/314.19 = 223.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.16x = 314.19 × 223.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.16x = 70,358.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,358.14/226.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.11

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