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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.20, 339.30 and 211.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.20, 339.30 and 211.35 is: 317.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.20 : 339.30 = 211.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.20/339.30 = 211.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.20x = 339.30 × 211.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.20x = 71,711.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,711.06/226.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.03

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