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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.22, 339.14 and 206.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.22, 339.14 and 206.16 is: 309.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.22 : 339.14 = 206.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.22/339.14 = 206.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.22x = 339.14 × 206.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.22x = 69,917.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,917.10/226.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.07

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