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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.17, 338.85 and 210.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.17, 338.85 and 210.38 is: 315.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.17 : 338.85 = 210.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.17/338.85 = 210.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.17x = 338.85 × 210.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.17x = 71,285.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,285.57/226.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.19

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