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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.20, 338.94 and 200.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.20, 338.94 and 200.28 is: 300.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.20 : 338.94 = 200.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.20/338.94 = 200.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.20x = 338.94 × 200.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.20x = 67,882.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,882.90/226.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.10

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