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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.26, 338.63 and 153.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.26, 338.63 and 153.23 is: 229.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.26 : 338.63 = 153.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.26/338.63 = 153.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.26x = 338.63 × 153.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.26x = 51,885.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,885.82/226.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.32

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