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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.17, 340.06 and 208.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.17, 340.06 and 208.35 is: 313.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.17 : 340.06 = 208.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.17/340.06 = 208.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.17x = 340.06 × 208.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.17x = 70,851.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,851.50/226.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.27

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