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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.18, 338.72 and 153.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.18, 338.72 and 153.82 is: 230.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.18 : 338.72 = 153.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.18/338.72 = 153.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.18x = 338.72 × 153.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.18x = 52,100.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,100.22/226.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.35

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