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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.17, 337.03 and 213.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.17, 337.03 and 213.75 is: 318.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.17 : 337.03 = 213.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.17/337.03 = 213.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.17x = 337.03 × 213.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.17x = 72,039.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,039.63/226.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.52

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