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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.16, 338.52 and 148.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.16, 338.52 and 148.94 is: 222.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.16 : 338.52 = 148.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.16/338.52 = 148.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.16x = 338.52 × 148.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.16x = 50,419.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,419.17/226.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.94

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