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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.17, 337.80 and 200.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.17, 337.80 and 200.37 is: 299.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.17 : 337.80 = 200.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.17/337.80 = 200.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.17x = 337.80 × 200.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.17x = 67,684.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,684.99/226.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.27

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