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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.22, 338.48 and 213.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.22, 338.48 and 213.87 is: 320.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.22 : 338.48 = 213.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.22/338.48 = 213.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.22x = 338.48 × 213.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.22x = 72,390.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,390.72/226.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.00

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