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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.23, 339.36 and 206.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.23, 339.36 and 206.43 is: 309.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.23 : 339.36 = 206.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.23/339.36 = 206.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.23x = 339.36 × 206.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.23x = 70,054.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,054.08/226.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.66

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