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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.17, 338.76 and 216.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.17, 338.76 and 216.63 is: 324.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.17 : 338.76 = 216.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.17/338.76 = 216.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.17x = 338.76 × 216.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.17x = 73,385.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,385.58/226.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.47

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