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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.17, 340.97 and 210.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.17, 340.97 and 210.51 is: 317.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.17 : 340.97 = 210.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.17/340.97 = 210.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.17x = 340.97 × 210.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.17x = 71,776.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,776.54/226.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.36

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